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Petzl Aria 2R RGB vs Silva Smini

What Aria 2R RGB does better (4) and where Smini wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Aria 2R RGB
Petzl · 2026Aria 2R RGB
7.2Score
4 advantages≈ $65
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Silva Smini
Silva · 2024Smini
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $45
5.4Brightness & throw3.0
5.0Battery & charging3.1
8.0Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is Aria 2R RGB better than Smini?

  1. Maximum output625 lm vs 250 lm2.5×
  2. Maximum runtime100 h vs 20 h5×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m vs 80 m+44%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Smini better than Aria 2R RGB?

  1. Weight95 g vs 53 g+79%
  2. Charging time3.5 h vs 3 h+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Silva SminiSilva Smini≈ $455.2
Light output
Maximum output625 lm250 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m80 m
Runtime at maximum output120 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,250 mAh—
Maximum runtime100 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3.5 h3 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight95 g53 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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