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Petzl DUO RL vs Silva Spectra A

What DUO RL does better (1) and where Spectra A wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Petzl DUO RL
Petzl · 2022DUO RL
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $580
vs
Silva Spectra A
Silva · 2024Spectra A
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ $600
Higher score
9.3Brightness & throw9.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is DUO RL better than Spectra A?

  1. Weight390 g vs 763 g+96%

Why is Spectra A better than DUO RL?

  1. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 10,000 lm3.6×
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl DUO RLPetzl DUO RL≈ $5807.6
Silva Spectra ASilva Spectra A≈ $6009.6
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm10,000 lm
Peak beam intensity16,260 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m—
Runtime at maximum output1,080 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—8
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity3,200 mAh—
Maximum runtime72 h—
RechargeableYes—
Charging time4 h—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Submersible to1 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight390 g763 g
Modes & features
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
ColoursBlack—
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