Arc'teryx Alpha vs Beta: Beta line is growing (Full table)

This article is revised after Arc'teryx FW23 update.

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Overview

Tons of new members of Beta line have arrived by FW23. Before then it was mostly centered around Beta LT, AR, and SV.

Name	Activity	Review	Breathability	Weather Res.	Durability	Packability	Temp (F/C)	Pit zips?	Two way zipper?	Stuffs into itself?	Hood?	Face Fabric	Fit	Weight	Length	alphabeta
Alpha FL (Men's - Women's)	Climbing		4/10	5/10	6/10	10/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	StormHood	Hadron 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	209 g / 7.4 oz	76.5 cm / 30 in	alphabeta
Alpha SL (Men's - Women's)	Climbing		3/10	4/10	6/10	9/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	StormHood	N40p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	326 g / 11.5 oz	77.5 cm / 30.5 in	alphabeta
Alpha AR (Men's - Women's)	Climbing	Review	8/10	7/10	8/10	4/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N40d & N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	430 g / 15.2 oz	79.5 cm / 31.25 in	alphabeta
Alpha SV (Men's - Women's)	Climbing	Review	8/10	10/10	10/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N100d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	510 g / 1 lb 2 oz	78 cm / 30.75 in	alphabeta
Alpha IS (Men's)	Climbing		7/10	5/10	5/10	8/10	23/-5	No	Yes	Yes	StormHood	N40p-X 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz	78 cm / 30.75 in	alphabeta
Beta (Men's - Women's)	All Round		5/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	N30p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Fitted	300 g / 10.6 oz	76 cm / 30 in	alphabeta
Beta Long (Men's)	All Round	Review	5/10	8/10	8/10	3/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	N80p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	441 g / 15.6 oz	85 cm / 33.5 in	alphabeta
Beta Coat (Women's)	All Round		7/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	N/A	No	Yes	No	StormHood	3L Gore-Tex	Regular	320 g / 11.3 oz	?	alphabeta
Beta LT Hadron (Men's - Women's)	All Round		5/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	Hadron 3L Gore-Tex	Fitted	255g / 9 oz	76 cm / 30 in	alphabeta
Beta LT (Men's - Women's)	All Round	Review	8/10	7/10	8/10	5/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N40d 3L Gore-Tex	Fitted	395 g / 13.9 oz	76 cm / 30 in	alphabeta
Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's)	All Round		10/10	4/10	4/10	2/10	21/-6	Yes	Yes	No	StormHood	N40d 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	680 g / 1 lb 8 oz	78.5 cm / 31 in	alphabeta
Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)	All Round		7/10	4/10	4/10	2/10	16/-9	No	Yes	No	StormHood	N40d 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz	?	alphabeta
Beta AR (Men's - Women's)	All Round	Review	8/10	8/10	8/10	4/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N40r-X & N80p-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	460 g / 1 lb	76 cm / 30 in	alphabeta
Beta SV (Men's - Women's)	All Round	Review	8/10	10/10	9/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	495 g / 1 lb 1.5 oz	79 cm / 31 in	alphabeta
Alpine Guide (Men's - Women's)	All Round		8/10	10/10	9/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80d-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	480g / 1 lb 0.9 oz	?
Gamma SL (Men's - Women's)	All Round	Review	7/10	2/10	6/10	5/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	Fortius 1.0	Trim	310 g / 10.9 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in	gamma
Gamma LT (Men's)	All Round	Review	7/10	3/10	7/10	3/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	Wee Burly	Regular	545 g / 1 lb 3.2 oz	76 cm / 30 in	gamma
Gamma MX (Men's - Women's)	All Round	Review	6/10	4/10	8/10	3/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	Fortius 2.0	Regular	555 g / 1 lb 3.6 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in	gamma
Rush (Men's - Women's)	Skiing	Review	8/10	9/10	9/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p-X & N100p-X 3L Most Rugged Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz	79.5 cm / 31.25 in
Sabre (Men's)	Skiing		8/10	8/10	8/10	2/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	705 g / 1 lb 8.9 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Sentinel (Women's)	Skiing		8/10	8/10	8/10	2/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	370 g / 13.1 oz	?
Macai (Men's)	Skiing	Review	10/10	8/10	9/10	1/10	5/-15	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	1 kg / 2 lb 3.3 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Macai LT (Men's)	Skiing		8/10	7/10	8/10	1/10	8/-13	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz	?
Andessa (Women's)	Skiing		10/10	Testing	Testing	1/10	8/-13	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N40d 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	869 g / 1 lb 14.7 oz	?
Andessa Shell (Women's)	Skiing		5/10	Testing	Testing	3/10	N/A	No	No	No	DropHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	560 g / 1 lb 3.8 oz	?
Theriss Down (Women's)	Skiing		8/10	6/10	7/10	2/10	Testing	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	709 g / 1 lb 9 oz	?
Rush IS (Women's)	Skiing		5/10	Testing	Testing	9/10	16/-9	No	No	Yes	StormHood	Gore-Tex Infinium	Regular	515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz	?
Sentinel IS (Women's)	Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	21/-6	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz	?
Ski Guide (Men's - Women's)	Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	570 g / 1 lb 4.1 oz	?
Micon Heather	Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	NP100-d 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in
Micon (Men's)	Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in
Cassiar (Men's)	Skiing	Review	8/10	7/10	8/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	820 g / 1 lb 12.9 oz	74.5 cm / 29.3 in
Cassiar LT (Men's)	Skiing	Review	6/10	6/10	6/10	5/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	605 g / 1 lb 5.3 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Ravenna (Women's)	Skiing	Review	8/10	7/10	8/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N70s-4 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	725 g / 1 lb 9.6 oz	69.5 cm / 27.4 in
Ravenna LT (Women's)	Skiing	Review	6/10	6/10	6/10	5/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	540 g / 1 lb 3 oz	69 cm / 27.2 in
Procline (Men's)	Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Shashka Stretch (Women's)	Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	670 g / 1 lb 7.6 oz	71 cm / 28 in
Sabre AR (Men's)	Skiing	Review	7/10	8/10	7/10	7/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	700 g / 1 lb 8.7 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Sentinel AR (Women's)	Skiing	Review	7/10	8/10	7/10	7/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz	72.5 cm / 28.5 in
Sabre LT (Men's)	Skiing	Review	7/10	8/10	7/10	8/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	660 g / 1 lb 7.3 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in
Sentinel LT (Women's)	Skiing	Review	7/10	8/10	7/10	8/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	565 g / 1 lb 3.9 oz	73.5 cm / 29 in
Incendia (Women's)	Skiing	Review	8/10	9/10	9/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	NP100d 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Indencia IS	Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	?	78 cm / 30.75 in
Norvan LT (Men's - Women's)	Running		5/10	5/10	8/10	6/10	N/A	No	No	No	Standard	N13p 3L Gore-Tex	Fitted	190 g / 6.7 oz	?
Squamish (Men's - Women's)	Running	Review	5/10	4/10	7/10	9/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	StormHood	30D Tyono	Trim	140 g / 4.9 oz	77.5 cm / 30.5 in
Norvan SL Ins. (Women's)	Running		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	39/4	No	No	Yes	Standard	Gore-Tex ShakeDry	Trim	270 g / 9.5 oz	71.5 cm / 28.1 in
Cita (Women's)	Running	Review	7/10	4/10	5/10	10/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	Standard	Lumin	Trim	120 g / 4.2 oz	67.5 cm / 26.5 in
Cita SL (Women's)	Running	Review	7/10	4/10	4/10	10/10	N/A	Yes	No	Yes	Standard	Permeair 20	Trim	65 g / 2.3 oz	61.5 cm / 24.2 in
Incendo (Men's)	Running	Review	7/10	4/10	5/10	10/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	Standard	Lumin	Trim	125 g / 4.4 oz	?
Incendo SL (Men's)	Running	Review	7/10	4/10	4/10	10/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	Standard	Permair 20 & Canim	Trim	80 g / 2.8 oz	73 cm / 28.75 in
Incendo Airshell	Running		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	No	No	Yes	Standard	?	?	?	?
Norvan SL (Men's - Women's)	Running	Review	7/10	6/10	8/10	8/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	Standard	Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	120 g / 4.2 oz	77 cm / 30.4 in
Trino SL (Men's)	Running	Review	8/10	5/10	7/10	6/10	N/A	No	No	No	Standard	Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	340 g / 12 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in
Trino SL Anorak (Women's)	Running	Review	8/10	7/10	8/10	7/10	N/A	No	No	No	Standard	Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	290 g / 10.2 oz	65 cm / 25.5 in
Nodin (Men's - Women's)	Running		8/10	5/10	5/10	10/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	Standard	20D Tyono	Trim	155 g / 5.5 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Solano (Men's - Women's)	Around Town	Review	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	No	No	No	Standard	Gore-Tex Infinium	Relaxed	355 g / 12.5 oz	72 cm / 28.3 in
Venda Anorak (Women's)	Around Town		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	No	No	No	Standard	Gore-Tex	Relaxed	255 g / 9 oz	75.5 cm / 29.7 in
Zeta FL (Men's - Women's)	Hiking		4/10	6/10	4/10	6/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	N20r 2L Gore-Tex	Trim	221 g / 7.8 oz	76 cm / 30 in	betazeta
Zeta SL (Men's - Women's)	Hiking	Review	3/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	2L Gore-Tex	Trim	310 g / 10.9 oz	77.8 cm / 30.6 in	betazeta
Zeta LT (Men's - Women's)	Hiking		5/10	7/10	8/10	5/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	N40P-X 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	335 g / 11.8 oz	78 cm / 30.75 in	betazeta
Zeta AR (Men's)	Hiking		7/10	8/10	7/10	4/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	3L Gore-Tex	Regular	425 g / 15 oz	80 cm / 31.5 in	betazeta

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Arc'teryx Jackets: Temperature Ratings

Name	Est. Temp (F/C)	Review	Pit venting?	Stuffs into itself?	Two way zipper?	Type	Fill Power	Fill Weight (grams)	Fill Volume (FP x FW)	Synthetic Insulator (SI)	SI Amount	Face Fabric	Activity	Fit	Weight	Length (CB)
Arc'teryx Alpha (Men's - Women's)	-18/-28	Review	No	Yes	Yes	Down	850	296	251,600	Coreloft	90 g/m²	N30r 2L GoreTex Infinium	Climbing	Regular	805 g / 1 lb 12.4 oz	86 cm / 34 in
Feathered Friends Khumbu	-17/-27		No	Yes	No	Down	900	378	340,200	Primaloft Gold	200 g	Pretex Shield XT	All Round	Regular	960 g / 2 lb 2 oz	?
Arc'teryx Ceres SV (Men's - Women's)	-15/-26	Review	No	Yes	Yes	Down	850	240	204,000	Coreloft	?	Arato 30	All Round	Regular	880 g / 1 lb 15 oz	86 cm / 34 in
Mountain Equipment K7 (Men's)	-13/-25		No	Yes	Yes	Down	800	300	240,000	N/A	N/A	30D Drilite	All Round	Regular	820 g / 1 lb 13 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Rab Positron Pro (Men's)	-13/-25		No	Yes	Yes	Down	800	300	240,000	N/A	N/A	40D Pertex Quantum Pro	All Round	Regular	740 g / 1 lb 10 oz	85 cm / 33.5 in
Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's)	-11/-24	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	750	211	158,250	Coreloft	60 g/m²	2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	1.072 kg / 2 lb 5.8 oz	96 cm / 37.75 in
Patagonia Grade VII (Men's)	-11/-24		No	No	Yes	Down	800	335	268,000	N/A	N/A	1.2 oz 15 & 20D Perfex Quantum	Around Town	Regular	743 g / 1 lb 10.1 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in
Arc'teryx Firebee AR (Men's - Women's)	-10/-23	Review	No	Yes	Yes	Down	800	225	180,000	N/A	N/A	Arato 7 & 10	All Round	Regular	680 g / 1 lb 8 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Mountain Equipment Exo (Men's)	-10/-23		No	Yes	Yes	Down	800	265	212,000	N/A	N/A	Nylon	All Round	Regular	770 g / 1 lb 11.2 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Arc'teryx Thorsen (Men's)	-7/-22	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	750	192	144,000	Coreloft	60 g/m²	90D 2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	1.1 kg / 2 lb 5.4 oz	91 cm / 36 in
Patagonia Frozen Range (Men's - Women's)	-6/-21	Review	No	No	No	Parka	700	268	187,600	N/A	N/A	4 oz 75-denier polyester	Around Town	Regular	1.253 kg / 2 lb 12.2 oz	84 cm / 33 in
Mountain Equipment Li. Ec. (Men's - Women's)	-5/-20		No	No	Yes	Down	700	295	206,500	N/A	N/A	50D Drilite	All Round	Regular	822 g / 1 lb 13 oz	72 cm / 28 in
Arc'teryx Patera Long (Women's)	-2/-19		No	No	Yes	Parka	750	74	55,500	Coreloft	60 + 80 g/m²	2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	1.1 kg / 2 lb 6.8 oz	117.5 cm / 46.25 in
Rab Neutrino Pro (Men's - Women's)	-2/-19		No	Yes	Yes	Down	800	212	169,600	N/A	N/A	20D Pertex Quantum Pro	All Round	Regular	585 g / 1 lb 8.6 oz	77 cm / 30.3 in
Arc'teryx Dually Belay (Men's)	0/-18	Review	No	Yes	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	ThermaTek	92 g/m²	30D Nylon	Around Town	Regular	705 g / 1 lb 9 oz	84 cm / 33 in
Arc'teryx Centrale (Women's)	0/-18	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	750	157	117,750	Coreloft	60 g/m²	N90p Nylon	Around Town	Regular	885 g / 1 lb 15.2 oz	95 cm / 37.5 in
Arc'teryx Camosun (Men's)	0/-18	Review	No	No	No	Parka	750	105	78,750	Coreloft	140 g/m²	N150p-X Gore-Tex	Around Town	Trim	960 g / 2 lb 1.9 oz	80 cm / 31.5 in
Arc'teryx Cerium SV (Men's)	0/-18	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	850	162	137,700	Coreloft	80 + 140 g/m²	Arato 7 & 10	All Round	Regular	415 g / 14.6 oz	69.5 cm / 27.4 in
Arc'teryx Revet (Men's)	2/-17		No	No	Yes	Parka	750	?		N/A	N/A	20d nylon/spandex double weave	Around Town	Regular	755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz	91 cm / 36 in
Arc'teryx Piedmont (Men's)	3/-16		No	Yes	Yes	Parka	750	218	163,500	N/A	N/A	Arato 10	Around Town	Regular	515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz	82 cm / 32.25 in
Arc'teryx Fission SV (Men's - Women's)	3/-16	Review	No	No	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	90 + 65 g/m²	N80p-X Gore-Tex 2L	All Round	Regular	890 g / 1 lb 15.4 oz	81 cm / 31.8 in
Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight (Men's)	3/-16		No	Yes	Yes	Down	850	117	99,450	Coreloft Compact	40 g/m²	Hadron 2L Gore-Tex Infinium	Climbing	Regular	540 g / 1 lb 3 oz	?
Outdoor Research Sup. Alp. (Men's - Women's)	3/-16		No	No	Yes	Down	800	182	145,600	N/A	N/A	30D Pertex Quantum Pro	All Round	Regular	825 g / 1 lb 13.1 oz	85 cm / 33.5 in
Arc'teryx Alessa Long (Women's)	3/-16		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 + 120 g/m²	N90p 2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	1.015 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz	123 cm / 48.5 in
Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 (Men's - Women's)	3/-16	Review	No	No	No	Parka	700	118	82,600	N/A	N/A	5.5 oz polyester	Around Town	Regular	1.307 kg / 2 lb 14.1 oz	85 cm / 33.5 in
Arc'teryx Radsten Parka (Men's)	3/-16		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	120 g/m²	NP100d Gore-Tex 2L	Around Town	Regular	745 g / 1 lb 10.3 oz	82 cm / 32.25 in
Rab Electron Pro (Men's - Women's)	5/-15		No	Yes	Yes	Down	800	180	144,000	N/A	N/A	20D Pertex Quantum Pro	All Round	Regular	525 g / 1 lb 2.5 oz	74 cm / 29 in
Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's)	5/-15	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	750	120	90,000	Coreloft	60 + 80 g/m²	P75d Polyester	Around Town	Regular	991 g / 2 lb 3 oz	85 cm / 33.5 in
Arc'teryx Macai (Men's)	5/-15	Review	Yes, zips	No	No	Down	750	69	51,750	Coreloft Compact	60 + 100 g/m²	N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Ski/Snowboard	Regular	1 kg / 2 lb 4 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Arc'teryx Nuclei SV (Men's)	5/-15	Review	No	Yes	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	180 g/m2 + 90 g/m2	Arato 15	Climbing	Regular	600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz	81 cm / 31.8 in
Patagonia DAS Parka (Men's)	5/-15		No	Yes	Yes	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco	133 + 40 g	Pertex Quantum Pro	Around Town	Regular	555 g / 1lb 3.6 oz	84 cm / 33 in
Arc'teryx Patera (Women's)	5/-15	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	750	58	43,500	Coreloft	60 + 80 g/m²	2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Trim	867 g / 1 lb 14.6 oz	93 cm / 37 in
Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's)	7/-14		No	Yes	Yes	Down	700	155	108,500	N/A	N/A	30D ripstop nylon	All Round	Regular	442 g / 15.6 oz	76 cm / 29.75 in
Arc'teryx Kappa (Men's)	7/-14	Review	No	No	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	140 g/m²	N70p Gore Thermium	All Round	Regular	755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz	80 cm / 31.5 in
Arc'teryx Prema Down Coat (Women's)	7/-14		No	No	Yes	Parka	750	92	69,000	N/A	N/A	Nylon	Around Town	Regular	794 g / 1 lb 12 oz	117 cm / 46.1 in
Arc'teryx Radsten Insulated (Men's)	7/-14		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	120 g/m²	NP100d Gore-Tex 2L	Around Town	Regular	715 g / 1 lb 9.2 oz	73 cm / 28.75 in
Rab Microlight Alpine (Men's - Women's)	7/-14		No	Yes	No	Down	700	153	107,100	N/A	N/A	30D Pertex Quantum	All Round	Regular	466 g / 1 lb 0.5 oz	72 cm / 28.5 in
Arc'teryx Thorium (Men's - Women's)	7/-14	Review	No	Yes	Yes	Down	750	140	105,000	Coreloft	80 + 140 g/m²	Arato 30	All Round	Regular	517 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz	71.5 cm / 28.1 in
Feathered Friends Eos	8/-13		No	Yes	No	Down	900	105	94,500	N/A	N/A	Pertex Quantum	All Round	Regular	306 g / 10.8 oz	?
Arc'teryx Thorium AR (Men's - Women's)	8/-13	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	750	130	97,500	Coreloft	80 + 140 g/m²	Arato 30	All Round	Regular	490 g / 1 lb 1.3 oz	72 cm / 28.3 in
Patagonia Macro Puff (Men's - Women's)	8/-13	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	PlumaFill	135 + 90 g	10D Recycled nylon ripstop	All Round	Regular	435 g / 15.3 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Arc'teryx Macai LT (Men's)	8/-13		Yes, zips	No	No	Down	750	49	36,750	Coreloft Compact	60 g/m²	N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Ski/Snowboard	Regular	855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in
Arc'teryx Seyla (Women's)	8/-13		No	No	Yes	Parka	750	92	69,000	N/A	N/A	Arato 10	Around Town	Regular	507 g / 1 lb. 1.9 oz.	87 cm / 34.4 in
Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's)	8/-13		No	Yes	No	Down	800	128	102,400	N/A	N/A	20D Nylon	All Round	Regular	632 g / 1lb 6.3 oz	74 cm / 29 in
Arc'teryx Koda (Men's)	8/-13		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 + 140 g/m²	N80p-X Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Patagonia Vosque 3-in-1 (Women's)	10/-12	Review	No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	ThermoLite	100 g	65% nylon, 35% polyester	Around Town	Regular	1.360 kg / 3 lb	90 cm / 35.5 in
Patagonia City Storm Down (Men's - Women's)	12/-11		No	Yes	No	Parka	700	191	133,700	N/A	N/A	4.2 oz polyester	All Round	Regular	468 g / 16.5 oz	91 cm / 36 in
Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's)	12/-11	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	700	141	98,700	N/A	N/A	3.6 oz 50D polyester	Around Town	Regular	880 g / 1 lb 15 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Arc'teryx Sensa (Women's)	14/-10		No	No	Yes	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	120 g/m²	NP100d Gore-Tex 2L	Around Town	Relaxed	785 g / 1 lb 11.7 oz	86 cm / 34 in
Patagonia Hi Loft Down (Men's - Women's)	14/-10	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	600	177	106,200	N/A	N/A	1.4 oz 30D polyester	All Round	Regular	540 g / 1 lb 3 oz	76 cm / 30 in
REI Magma 850 Hoodie 2.0 (Men's - Women's)	14/-10		No	Yes	No	Down	850	120	102,000	N/A	N/A	Pertex mini ripstop nylon	All Round	Regular	340 g / 13.75 oz	74 cm / 29.25 in
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)	16/-9	Review	No	No	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 g/m² + 120 g/m²	2L 40D Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz	?
Arc'teryx Atom AR (Men's - Women's)	18/-8	Review	Yes, mesh	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	120 g/m2 + 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2	30D Tyono	All Round	Regular	475 g / 1 lb	74 cm / 29.1 in
Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's)	18/-8		No	No	No	Down	600	279	167,400	N/A	N/A	4.2 oz polyester	Around Town	Regular	1.014 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz	?
Arc'teryx Magnus (Men's)	19/-7		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 g	N60p Gore-Tex 2L	Around Town	Regular	690 g / 1 lb 8.3 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in
Arc'teryx Agrium (Men's - Women's)	21/-6		No	Yes	No	Down	850	117	99,450	N/A	N/A	Arato	All Round	Regular	365 g / 12.9 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Patagonia AlpLight Down (Men's - Women's)	21/-6		No	Yes	No	Down	800	100	80,000	N/A	N/A	0.8 oz 10D polyester	All Round	Slim	270 g / 9.5 oz	74 cm / 29 in
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's)	21/-6	Review	Yes, zips	No	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	80 g/m²	2L 40D Gore-Tex	All Round	Regular	680 g / 1 lb 8 oz	78.5 cm / 31 in
Patagonia Topley (Men's)	23/-5		No	No	Yes	Down	700	172	120,400	N/A	N/A	6 oz polyester	All Round	Regular	1.133 kg / 2 lb 8 oz	77 cm / 30.5 in
Arc'teryx Alpha IS (Men's)	23/-5		No	Yes	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	65 g/m²	N40p-X 2L Gore-Tex	Climbing	Regular	610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz	78 cm / 30.75 in
Rab Xenon 2.0 (Men's - Women's)	23/-5		No	Yes	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	PrimaLoft Silver	60 g	30D Pertex Quantum	All Round	Regular	385 g / 13.6 oz	71.5 cm / 28.1 in
Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's)	23/-5	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	800	150	120,000	N/A	N/A	1.4 oz 20x30D polyester	All Round	Regular	428 g / 15.1 oz	67 cm / 26.25 in
Arc'teryx Ralle Parka (Men's)	25/-4		No	No	Yes	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 g/m²	2L 40D Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	735 g / 1 lb 9.9 oz	?
Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's)	26/-3	Review	No	No	No	Down	700	109	76,300	N/A	N/A	2.2 oz polyester	Around Town	Regular	585 g / 1 lb 4.7 oz	74 cm / 29 in
Arc'teryx Therme Insulated (Men's)	26/-3	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	40 g/m²	2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	960 g / 2 lb 1.9 oz	73 cm / 28.75 in
Arc'teryx Cerium (Men's - Women's)	26/-3		No	Yes	No	Down	850	113	96,050	Coreloft	80 + 100 g/m²	Arato 15	All Round	Trim	335 g / 11.8 oz	?
Mountain Hardwear GW/2 (Men's - Women's)	28/-2		No	Yes	No	Down	800	85	68,000	N/A	N/A	10D Ripstop Nylon	All Round	Trim	250 g / 8.8 oz	70 cm / 27.5 in
Arc'teryx Cerium LT (Men's - Women's)	28/-2	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	850	102	86,700	Coreloft	80 + 100 g/m²	Arato 10	All Round	Trim	305 g / 10.8 oz	72 cm / 28.3 in
Arc'teryx Nuclei FL (Men's - Women's)	32/0	Review	No	Yes	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	65 g/m²	Arato 10r	Climbing	Trim	325 g / 11.5 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Patagonia DAS Light (Men's - Women's)	34/1		No	Yes	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	PlumaFill	65 g	0.8-oz 10-denier Pertex Quantum Pro	Climbing	Regular	320 g / 11.3 oz	77 cm / 30.5 in
Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's)	36/2	Review	No	Yes	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	PlumaFill	65 g	Pertex Quantum	All Round	Trim	298 g / 10.5 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Patagonia Isthmus (Men's)	36/2		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	ThermoGreen	60 g	4.2 oz polyester	Around Town	Regular	895 g / 1 lb 15.6 oz	70 cm / 27.5 in
Arc'teryx Proton LT (Men's - Women's)	37/3	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2	Fortius Air 20	Climbing	Trim	375 g / 13.2 oz	75 cm / 29.4 in
Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's)	37/3	Review	No	Yes	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco	60 g	22D Polyester	All Round	Regular	363 g / 12.8 oz	71.5 cm / 28 in
Arc'teryx Norvan SL Ins. (Men's - Women's)	39/4		No	Yes	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	40 g/m²	Gore-Tex ShakeDry	Running	Trim	270 g / 9.5 oz	71.5 cm / 28.1 in
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's)	41/5	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	FullRange	60 g	33D Nylon ripstop	All Round	Trim	318 g / 11.2 oz	?
Arc'teryx Atom LT (Men's - Women's)	43/6	Review	Yes, mesh	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	60 g/m²	20D Tyono	All Round	Trim	375 g / 13.2 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in
Arc'teryx Cerium SL (Men's - Women's)	43/6	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	850	58	49,300	Coreloft	40 + 100 g/m²	Arato 7	All Round	Trim	215 g / 7.6 oz	69 cm / 27.2 in
Arc'teryx Proton Hybrid (Men's - Women's)	46/8	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	40 g/m²	Fortius™ Air 50	All Round	Trim	365 g / 12.9 oz	?
Arc'teryx Proton FL (Men's)	48/9	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Octa Loft	94 g/m²	Fortius Air 20	Climbing	Trim	323 g / 11.4 oz	77 cm / 30.4 in
Arc'teryx Atom SL (Men's - Women's)	52/11	Review	Yes, mesh	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	40 g/m²	20D Tyono	All Round	Trim	245 g / 8.6 oz	72 cm / 28.3 in
REI Stormhenge Hybrid (Men's - Women's)	Testing		Yes, zips	No	No	Down	850	?		N/A	N/A	40D + 80D	All Round	Regular	900 g / 1 lb 15.75 oz	80 cm / 31.5 in
Arc'teryx Monitor Insulated (Women's)	Testing		No	No	Yes	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 + 100 g/m²	40D 3L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Oversized	645 g / 1 lb 6.8 oz	93 cm / 37 in
Arc'teryx Coelle (Women's)	Testing		No	No	Yes	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 + 140 g/m²	40D 2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	460 g / 1 lb 0.2 oz	93 cm / 37 in

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If you're confused now and don't know which jacket best corresponds to your own needs, then follow the advice given in https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/jacket-finder/.

The temperature ratings in this list are intended to represent the lowest temperatures you can wear each jacket without feeling uncomfortably cold.

Keep in mind that these are only approximate values, assuming:

worn over a shirt only and no shell over,
during daily use (strolls, power walks etc at most - no high output activities),
with light wind,
and when it's dry out.

These values applicable to your torso only. Your hands, legs and feet are still subject to their own additional insulation.

The best practice is usually to use this table for comparing each jacket to one another, rather than pinpointing their ratings.

Also, ratings will best respond to males. As most women tend to run colder than men, for women, shifting these ratings a bit is recommended.

Always opt for the warmer option when in doubt. For jackets with Atom AR level warmth and beyond, recommended is almost always the hooded models.

Also see: Arc'teryx Shells

Name	Bottom line	Activity	Review	Breathability	Weather Res.	Durability	Packability	Temp (F/C)	Pit zips?	Two way zipper?	Stuffs into itself?	Hood?	Face Fabric	Fit	Weight	Length	Measurements
Alpha FL (Men's - Women's)		Climbing		4/10	5/10	6/10	10/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	StormHood	Hadron 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	209 g / 7.4 oz	76.5 cm / 30 in	[Men's / Women's]
Alpha SL (Men's - Women's)		Climbing		3/10	4/10	6/10	9/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	StormHood	N40p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	326 g / 11.5 oz	77.5 cm / 30.5 in	[Men's / Women's]
Alpha AR (Men's - Women's)	Go-to climbing harshell.	Climbing	Review	8/10	7/10	8/10	4/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N40d & N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	430 g / 15.2 oz	79.5 cm / 31.25 in	[Men's]
Alpha SV (Men's - Women's)	Strongest climbing hardshell.	Climbing	Review	8/10	10/10	10/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N100d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	510 g / 1 lb 2 oz	78 cm / 30.75 in	[Men's]
Alpha IS (Men's)		Climbing		7/10	5/10	5/10	8/10	23/-5	No	Yes	Yes	StormHood	N40p-X 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz	78 cm / 30.75 in
Beta (Men's - Women's)		All Round		5/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	N30p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Fitted	300 g / 10.6 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Beta Long (Men's)		All Round	Review	5/10	8/10	8/10	3/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	N80p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	441 g / 15.6 oz	85 cm / 33.5 in
Beta Coat (Women's)		All Round		7/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	N/A	No	Yes	No	StormHood	3L Gore-Tex	Regular	320 g / 11.3 oz	?	[Men's / Women's]
Beta LT Hadron (Men's - Women's)		All Round		5/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	Hadron 3L Gore-Tex	Fitted	255g / 9 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Beta LT (Men's - Women's)	Beta AR alternative.	All Round	Review	8/10	7/10	8/10	5/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N40d 3L Gore-Tex	Fitted	395 g / 13.9 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's)	Best insulated shell.	All Round		10/10	4/10	4/10	2/10	21/-6	Yes	Yes	No	StormHood	N40d 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	680 g / 1 lb 8 oz	78.5 cm / 31 in	[Men's / Women's]
Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)	Beta Insulated alternative.	All Round		7/10	4/10	4/10	2/10	16/-9	No	Yes	No	StormHood	N40d 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz	?	[Men's / Women's]
Beta AR (Men's - Women's)	Go-to all-round harshell.	All Round	Review	8/10	8/10	8/10	4/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N40r-X & N80p-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	460 g / 1 lb	76 cm / 30 in
Beta SV (Men's - Women's)	Strongest all-round harshell.	All Round	Review	8/10	10/10	9/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	495 g / 1 lb 1.5 oz	79 cm / 31 in	[Men's / Women's]
Alpine Guide (Men's - Women's)		All Round		8/10	10/10	9/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80d-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	480g / 1 lb 0.9 oz	?	[Men's]
Gamma SL (Men's - Women's)	A trimmer Gamma LT.	All Round	Review	7/10	2/10	6/10	5/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	Fortius 1.0	Trim	310 g / 10.9 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in	[Men's / Women's]
Gamma LT (Men's)	A fleeceless, trimmer Gamma MX.	All Round	Review	7/10	3/10	7/10	3/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	Wee Burly	Regular	545 g / 1 lb 3.2 oz	76 cm / 30 in	[Men's / Women's]
Gamma MX (Men's - Women's)	A softshell with a fleece.	All Round	Review	6/10	4/10	8/10	3/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	Fortius 2.0	Regular	555 g / 1 lb 3.6 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in	[Men's / Women's]
Rush (Men's - Women's)	Go-to ski jacket.	Skiing	Review	8/10	9/10	9/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p-X & N100p-X 3L Most Rugged Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz	79.5 cm / 31.25 in	[Men's]
Sabre (Men's)	Alternative to Rush.	Skiing		8/10	8/10	8/10	2/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	705 g / 1 lb 8.9 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Sentinel (Women's)		Skiing		8/10	8/10	8/10	2/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	370 g / 13.1 oz	?
Macai (Men's)	Go-to insulated ski jacket.	Skiing	Review	10/10	8/10	9/10	1/10	5/-15	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	1 kg / 2 lb 3.3 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Macai LT (Men's)	A lighter Macai with StormHood.	Skiing		8/10	7/10	8/10	1/10	8/-13	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz	?	[Men's]
Andessa (Women's)	Go-to insulated ski jacket.	Skiing		10/10	Testing	Testing	1/10	8/-13	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N40d 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	869 g / 1 lb 14.7 oz	?
Andessa Shell (Women's)	Non-insulated Andessa.	Skiing		5/10	Testing	Testing	3/10	N/A	No	No	No	DropHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	560 g / 1 lb 3.8 oz	?
Theriss Down (Women's)		Skiing		8/10	6/10	7/10	2/10	Testing	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	709 g / 1 lb 9 oz	?
Rush IS (Women's)	An insulated Rush.	Skiing		5/10	Testing	Testing	9/10	16/-9	No	No	Yes	StormHood	Gore-Tex Infinium	Regular	515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz	?
Sentinel IS (Women's)		Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	21/-6	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz	?	[Women's]
Ski Guide (Men's - Women's)		Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	570 g / 1 lb 4.1 oz	?
Micon Heather		Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	NP100-d 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in	[Men's]
Micon (Men's)		Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in	[Men's]
Cassiar (Men's)		Skiing	Review	8/10	7/10	8/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	820 g / 1 lb 12.9 oz	74.5 cm / 29.3 in	[Women's]
Cassiar LT (Men's)		Skiing	Review	6/10	6/10	6/10	5/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	605 g / 1 lb 5.3 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in	[Women's]
Ravenna (Women's)		Skiing	Review	8/10	7/10	8/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N70s-4 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	725 g / 1 lb 9.6 oz	69.5 cm / 27.4 in	[Men's]
Ravenna LT (Women's)		Skiing	Review	6/10	6/10	6/10	5/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	540 g / 1 lb 3 oz	69 cm / 27.2 in	[Men's]
Procline (Men's)		Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz	76 cm / 30 in	[Women's]
Shashka Stretch (Women's)		Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	670 g / 1 lb 7.6 oz	71 cm / 28 in	[Women's]
Sabre AR (Men's)		Skiing	Review	7/10	8/10	7/10	7/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	700 g / 1 lb 8.7 oz	79 cm / 31 in	[Men's]
Sentinel AR (Women's)		Skiing	Review	7/10	8/10	7/10	7/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz	72.5 cm / 28.5 in	[Women's]
Sabre LT (Men's)		Skiing	Review	7/10	8/10	7/10	8/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	660 g / 1 lb 7.3 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in
Sentinel LT (Women's)		Skiing	Review	7/10	8/10	7/10	8/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	565 g / 1 lb 3.9 oz	73.5 cm / 29 in
Incendia (Women's)		Skiing	Review	8/10	9/10	9/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	NP100d 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz	79 cm / 31 in	[Women's]
Indencia IS		Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	?	78 cm / 30.75 in	[Men's / Women's]
Norvan LT (Men's - Women's)	Go-to running jacket.	Running		5/10	5/10	8/10	6/10	N/A	No	No	No	Standard	N13p 3L Gore-Tex	Fitted	190 g / 6.7 oz	?	[Women's]
Squamish (Men's - Women's)	Trimmer, lighter, packable running jacket.	Running	Review	5/10	4/10	7/10	9/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	StormHood	30D Tyono	Trim	140 g / 4.9 oz	77.5 cm / 30.5 in	[Women's]
Norvan SL Ins. (Women's)		Running		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	39/4	No	No	Yes	Standard	Gore-Tex ShakeDry	Trim	270 g / 9.5 oz	71.5 cm / 28.1 in	[Women's]
Cita (Women's)		Running	Review	7/10	4/10	5/10	10/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	Standard	Lumin	Trim	120 g / 4.2 oz	67.5 cm / 26.5 in	[Men's]
Cita SL (Women's)		Running	Review	7/10	4/10	4/10	10/10	N/A	Yes	No	Yes	Standard	Permeair 20	Trim	65 g / 2.3 oz	61.5 cm / 24.2 in	[Men's]
Incendo (Men's)		Running	Review	7/10	4/10	5/10	10/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	Standard	Lumin	Trim	125 g / 4.4 oz	?
Incendo SL (Men's)		Running	Review	7/10	4/10	4/10	10/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	Standard	Permair 20 & Canim	Trim	80 g / 2.8 oz	73 cm / 28.75 in	[Men's / Women's]
Incendo Airshell		Running		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	No	No	Yes	Standard	?	?	?	?	[Men's]
Norvan SL (Men's - Women's)		Running	Review	7/10	6/10	8/10	8/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	Standard	Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	120 g / 4.2 oz	77 cm / 30.4 in	[Women's]
Trino SL (Men's)		Running	Review	8/10	5/10	7/10	6/10	N/A	No	No	No	Standard	Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	340 g / 12 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in	[Men's / Women's]
Trino SL Anorak (Women's)		Running	Review	8/10	7/10	8/10	7/10	N/A	No	No	No	Standard	Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	290 g / 10.2 oz	65 cm / 25.5 in	[Men's / Women's]
Nodin (Men's - Women's)		Running		8/10	5/10	5/10	10/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	Standard	20D Tyono	Trim	155 g / 5.5 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in	[Men's / Women's]
Solano (Men's - Women's)		Around Town	Review	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	No	No	No	Standard	Gore-Tex Infinium	Relaxed	355 g / 12.5 oz	72 cm / 28.3 in
Venda Anorak (Women's)		Around Town		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	No	No	No	Standard	Gore-Tex	Relaxed	255 g / 9 oz	75.5 cm / 29.7 in
Zeta FL (Men's - Women's)		Hiking		4/10	6/10	4/10	6/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	N20r 2L Gore-Tex	Trim	221 g / 7.8 oz	76 cm / 30 in	[Men's / Women's]
Zeta SL (Men's - Women's)		Hiking	Review	3/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	2L Gore-Tex	Trim	310 g / 10.9 oz	77.8 cm / 30.6 in	[Men's]
Zeta LT (Men's - Women's)		Hiking		5/10	7/10	8/10	5/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	N40P-X 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	335 g / 11.8 oz	78 cm / 30.75 in	[Men's]
Zeta AR (Men's)		Hiking		7/10	8/10	7/10	4/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	3L Gore-Tex	Regular	425 g / 15 oz	80 cm / 31.5 in

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Overview

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StormHood vs DropHood

Arc'teryx Alpha AR vs Beta AR

Typical buyer profiles

Internal security pocket

Arc'teryx Alpha FL vs Beta FL

Arc'teryx Alpha SV vs Beta SV

Arc'teryx Beta AR vs Alpha SV

One last word on Beta SL Hybrid

Alpha line is centered around climbing and alpine activities while Beta is around versatility.

Suffix list:

SL: Superlight
FL: Fast & Light
AR: All Round
SV: Severe Weather

Beta AR in black. Great at everything, but exceptional at nothing.

You can see the source to all these on Arc'teryx's own Naming Scheme Page here, for both Alpha and Beta, as well as suffixes such as SL, FL, AR and SV.

Arc'teryx Alpha vs Beta: General Differences

There are some differences applicable to all Alpha and Beta products.

What are the main differences between Alpha and Beta lines?

Chest pockets of Alpha are placed higher and only allow crossover access: Better for climbing, worse for anything else
Alpha line offers a few climbing specific features:
1. Hem Locks at the bottom,
2. Slightly longer in the back and shorter in the front (better for leg mobility & weather protection when the harness is on)
3. Trimmer cut,
4. Higher chest pockets,
5. Storm hood

Before we get to examine all products in detail, let's take a look at two different hood configurations Arc'teryx offers.

StormHood vs DropHood

Except Beta AR, ALL Alpha and Beta products offer StormHood: There is no separate collar and the hood is directly integrated into the jacket/collar with a seamless design.

Beta AR comes with DropHood: Hood is separate from collar as you see and draws up around it.

None of these jackets offer stow-away hood (they just hang down when not in use) and both are helmet compatible & adjustable.

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In summary, DropHood of Beta AR would be more convenient when not the hood isn't in use, and the StormHood of all other 6 jackets would be more convenient when the hood is in use.

Lastly, here's the full performance data table to all Arc'teryx hardshells and softshells:

Cheatsheet: Arc'teryx Jackets

Use this chart to compare Arc'teryx shells to one another.

Name	Bottom line	Activity	Review	Breathability	Weather Res.	Durability	Packability	Temp (F/C)	Pit zips?	Two way zipper?	Stuffs into itself?	Hood?	Face Fabric	Fit	Weight	Length	Measurements
Alpha FL (Men's - Women's)		Climbing		4/10	5/10	6/10	10/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	StormHood	Hadron 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	209 g / 7.4 oz	76.5 cm / 30 in	[Men's / Women's]
Alpha SL (Men's - Women's)		Climbing		3/10	4/10	6/10	9/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	StormHood	N40p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	326 g / 11.5 oz	77.5 cm / 30.5 in	[Men's / Women's]
Alpha AR (Men's - Women's)	Go-to climbing harshell.	Climbing	Review	8/10	7/10	8/10	4/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N40d & N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	430 g / 15.2 oz	79.5 cm / 31.25 in	[Men's]
Alpha SV (Men's - Women's)	Strongest climbing hardshell.	Climbing	Review	8/10	10/10	10/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N100d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	510 g / 1 lb 2 oz	78 cm / 30.75 in	[Men's]
Alpha IS (Men's)		Climbing		7/10	5/10	5/10	8/10	23/-5	No	Yes	Yes	StormHood	N40p-X 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz	78 cm / 30.75 in
Beta (Men's - Women's)		All Round		5/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	N30p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Fitted	300 g / 10.6 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Beta Long (Men's)		All Round	Review	5/10	8/10	8/10	3/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	N80p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	441 g / 15.6 oz	85 cm / 33.5 in
Beta Coat (Women's)		All Round		7/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	N/A	No	Yes	No	StormHood	3L Gore-Tex	Regular	320 g / 11.3 oz	?	[Men's / Women's]
Beta LT Hadron (Men's - Women's)		All Round		5/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	Hadron 3L Gore-Tex	Fitted	255g / 9 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Beta LT (Men's - Women's)	Beta AR alternative.	All Round	Review	8/10	7/10	8/10	5/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N40d 3L Gore-Tex	Fitted	395 g / 13.9 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's)	Best insulated shell.	All Round		10/10	4/10	4/10	2/10	21/-6	Yes	Yes	No	StormHood	N40d 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	680 g / 1 lb 8 oz	78.5 cm / 31 in	[Men's / Women's]
Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)	Beta Insulated alternative.	All Round		7/10	4/10	4/10	2/10	16/-9	No	Yes	No	StormHood	N40d 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz	?	[Men's / Women's]
Beta AR (Men's - Women's)	Go-to all-round harshell.	All Round	Review	8/10	8/10	8/10	4/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N40r-X & N80p-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	460 g / 1 lb	76 cm / 30 in
Beta SV (Men's - Women's)	Strongest all-round harshell.	All Round	Review	8/10	10/10	9/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	495 g / 1 lb 1.5 oz	79 cm / 31 in	[Men's / Women's]
Alpine Guide (Men's - Women's)		All Round		8/10	10/10	9/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80d-X Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	480g / 1 lb 0.9 oz	?	[Men's]
Gamma SL (Men's - Women's)	A trimmer Gamma LT.	All Round	Review	7/10	2/10	6/10	5/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	Fortius 1.0	Trim	310 g / 10.9 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in	[Men's / Women's]
Gamma LT (Men's)	A fleeceless, trimmer Gamma MX.	All Round	Review	7/10	3/10	7/10	3/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	Wee Burly	Regular	545 g / 1 lb 3.2 oz	76 cm / 30 in	[Men's / Women's]
Gamma MX (Men's - Women's)	A softshell with a fleece.	All Round	Review	6/10	4/10	8/10	3/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	Fortius 2.0	Regular	555 g / 1 lb 3.6 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in	[Men's / Women's]
Rush (Men's - Women's)	Go-to ski jacket.	Skiing	Review	8/10	9/10	9/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p-X & N100p-X 3L Most Rugged Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz	79.5 cm / 31.25 in	[Men's]
Sabre (Men's)	Alternative to Rush.	Skiing		8/10	8/10	8/10	2/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	705 g / 1 lb 8.9 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Sentinel (Women's)		Skiing		8/10	8/10	8/10	2/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	370 g / 13.1 oz	?
Macai (Men's)	Go-to insulated ski jacket.	Skiing	Review	10/10	8/10	9/10	1/10	5/-15	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	1 kg / 2 lb 3.3 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Macai LT (Men's)	A lighter Macai with StormHood.	Skiing		8/10	7/10	8/10	1/10	8/-13	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz	?	[Men's]
Andessa (Women's)	Go-to insulated ski jacket.	Skiing		10/10	Testing	Testing	1/10	8/-13	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N40d 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	869 g / 1 lb 14.7 oz	?
Andessa Shell (Women's)	Non-insulated Andessa.	Skiing		5/10	Testing	Testing	3/10	N/A	No	No	No	DropHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	560 g / 1 lb 3.8 oz	?
Theriss Down (Women's)		Skiing		8/10	6/10	7/10	2/10	Testing	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	709 g / 1 lb 9 oz	?
Rush IS (Women's)	An insulated Rush.	Skiing		5/10	Testing	Testing	9/10	16/-9	No	No	Yes	StormHood	Gore-Tex Infinium	Regular	515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz	?
Sentinel IS (Women's)		Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	21/-6	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz	?	[Women's]
Ski Guide (Men's - Women's)		Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N80d Most Rugged 3L Gore-Tex Pro	Regular	570 g / 1 lb 4.1 oz	?
Micon Heather		Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	NP100-d 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in	[Men's]
Micon (Men's)		Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	685 g / 1 lb 8.2 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in	[Men's]
Cassiar (Men's)		Skiing	Review	8/10	7/10	8/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	820 g / 1 lb 12.9 oz	74.5 cm / 29.3 in	[Women's]
Cassiar LT (Men's)		Skiing	Review	6/10	6/10	6/10	5/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	605 g / 1 lb 5.3 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in	[Women's]
Ravenna (Women's)		Skiing	Review	8/10	7/10	8/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N70s-4 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	725 g / 1 lb 9.6 oz	69.5 cm / 27.4 in	[Men's]
Ravenna LT (Women's)		Skiing	Review	6/10	6/10	6/10	5/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	DropHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	540 g / 1 lb 3 oz	69 cm / 27.2 in	[Men's]
Procline (Men's)		Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz	76 cm / 30 in	[Women's]
Shashka Stretch (Women's)		Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	670 g / 1 lb 7.6 oz	71 cm / 28 in	[Women's]
Sabre AR (Men's)		Skiing	Review	7/10	8/10	7/10	7/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	700 g / 1 lb 8.7 oz	79 cm / 31 in	[Men's]
Sentinel AR (Women's)		Skiing	Review	7/10	8/10	7/10	7/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N70p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	590 g / 1 lb 4.8 oz	72.5 cm / 28.5 in	[Women's]
Sabre LT (Men's)		Skiing	Review	7/10	8/10	7/10	8/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	660 g / 1 lb 7.3 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in
Sentinel LT (Women's)		Skiing	Review	7/10	8/10	7/10	8/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 3L Gore-Tex	Regular	565 g / 1 lb 3.9 oz	73.5 cm / 29 in
Incendia (Women's)		Skiing	Review	8/10	9/10	9/10	3/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	NP100d 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz	79 cm / 31 in	[Women's]
Indencia IS		Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	Yes	No	No	StormHood	N80p 2L Gore-Tex	Regular	?	78 cm / 30.75 in	[Men's / Women's]
Norvan LT (Men's - Women's)	Go-to running jacket.	Running		5/10	5/10	8/10	6/10	N/A	No	No	No	Standard	N13p 3L Gore-Tex	Fitted	190 g / 6.7 oz	?	[Women's]
Squamish (Men's - Women's)	Trimmer, lighter, packable running jacket.	Running	Review	5/10	4/10	7/10	9/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	StormHood	30D Tyono	Trim	140 g / 4.9 oz	77.5 cm / 30.5 in	[Women's]
Norvan SL Ins. (Women's)		Running		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	39/4	No	No	Yes	Standard	Gore-Tex ShakeDry	Trim	270 g / 9.5 oz	71.5 cm / 28.1 in	[Women's]
Cita (Women's)		Running	Review	7/10	4/10	5/10	10/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	Standard	Lumin	Trim	120 g / 4.2 oz	67.5 cm / 26.5 in	[Men's]
Cita SL (Women's)		Running	Review	7/10	4/10	4/10	10/10	N/A	Yes	No	Yes	Standard	Permeair 20	Trim	65 g / 2.3 oz	61.5 cm / 24.2 in	[Men's]
Incendo (Men's)		Running	Review	7/10	4/10	5/10	10/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	Standard	Lumin	Trim	125 g / 4.4 oz	?
Incendo SL (Men's)		Running	Review	7/10	4/10	4/10	10/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	Standard	Permair 20 & Canim	Trim	80 g / 2.8 oz	73 cm / 28.75 in	[Men's / Women's]
Incendo Airshell		Running		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	No	No	Yes	Standard	?	?	?	?	[Men's]
Norvan SL (Men's - Women's)		Running	Review	7/10	6/10	8/10	8/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	Standard	Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	120 g / 4.2 oz	77 cm / 30.4 in	[Women's]
Trino SL (Men's)		Running	Review	8/10	5/10	7/10	6/10	N/A	No	No	No	Standard	Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	340 g / 12 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in	[Men's / Women's]
Trino SL Anorak (Women's)		Running	Review	8/10	7/10	8/10	7/10	N/A	No	No	No	Standard	Gore-Tex Infinium	Trim	290 g / 10.2 oz	65 cm / 25.5 in	[Men's / Women's]
Nodin (Men's - Women's)		Running		8/10	5/10	5/10	10/10	N/A	No	No	Yes	Standard	20D Tyono	Trim	155 g / 5.5 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in	[Men's / Women's]
Solano (Men's - Women's)		Around Town	Review	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	No	No	No	Standard	Gore-Tex Infinium	Relaxed	355 g / 12.5 oz	72 cm / 28.3 in
Venda Anorak (Women's)		Around Town		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing	N/A	No	No	No	Standard	Gore-Tex	Relaxed	255 g / 9 oz	75.5 cm / 29.7 in
Zeta FL (Men's - Women's)		Hiking		4/10	6/10	4/10	6/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	N20r 2L Gore-Tex	Trim	221 g / 7.8 oz	76 cm / 30 in	[Men's / Women's]
Zeta SL (Men's - Women's)		Hiking	Review	3/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	2L Gore-Tex	Trim	310 g / 10.9 oz	77.8 cm / 30.6 in	[Men's]
Zeta LT (Men's - Women's)		Hiking		5/10	7/10	8/10	5/10	N/A	No	No	No	StormHood	N40P-X 3L Gore-Tex	Trim	335 g / 11.8 oz	78 cm / 30.75 in	[Men's]
Zeta AR (Men's)		Hiking		7/10	8/10	7/10	4/10	N/A	Yes	No	No	StormHood	3L Gore-Tex	Regular	425 g / 15 oz	80 cm / 31.5 in

More about this chart: https://outdoorcrunch.com/best-arcteryx-shells/

If you're confused now and don't know which jacket best corresponds to your own needs, then follow the advice given below:

Also see:

Name	Est. Temp (F/C)	Review	Pit venting?	Stuffs into itself?	Two way zipper?	Type	Fill Power	Fill Weight (grams)	Fill Volume (FP x FW)	Synthetic Insulator (SI)	SI Amount	Face Fabric	Activity	Fit	Weight	Length (CB)
Arc'teryx Alpha (Men's - Women's)	-18/-28	Review	No	Yes	Yes	Down	850	296	251,600	Coreloft	90 g/m²	N30r 2L GoreTex Infinium	Climbing	Regular	805 g / 1 lb 12.4 oz	86 cm / 34 in
Feathered Friends Khumbu	-17/-27		No	Yes	No	Down	900	378	340,200	Primaloft Gold	200 g	Pretex Shield XT	All Round	Regular	960 g / 2 lb 2 oz	?
Arc'teryx Ceres SV (Men's - Women's)	-15/-26	Review	No	Yes	Yes	Down	850	240	204,000	Coreloft	?	Arato 30	All Round	Regular	880 g / 1 lb 15 oz	86 cm / 34 in
Mountain Equipment K7 (Men's)	-13/-25		No	Yes	Yes	Down	800	300	240,000	N/A	N/A	30D Drilite	All Round	Regular	820 g / 1 lb 13 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Rab Positron Pro (Men's)	-13/-25		No	Yes	Yes	Down	800	300	240,000	N/A	N/A	40D Pertex Quantum Pro	All Round	Regular	740 g / 1 lb 10 oz	85 cm / 33.5 in
Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's)	-11/-24	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	750	211	158,250	Coreloft	60 g/m²	2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	1.072 kg / 2 lb 5.8 oz	96 cm / 37.75 in
Patagonia Grade VII (Men's)	-11/-24		No	No	Yes	Down	800	335	268,000	N/A	N/A	1.2 oz 15 & 20D Perfex Quantum	Around Town	Regular	743 g / 1 lb 10.1 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in
Arc'teryx Firebee AR (Men's - Women's)	-10/-23	Review	No	Yes	Yes	Down	800	225	180,000	N/A	N/A	Arato 7 & 10	All Round	Regular	680 g / 1 lb 8 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Mountain Equipment Exo (Men's)	-10/-23		No	Yes	Yes	Down	800	265	212,000	N/A	N/A	Nylon	All Round	Regular	770 g / 1 lb 11.2 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Arc'teryx Thorsen (Men's)	-7/-22	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	750	192	144,000	Coreloft	60 g/m²	90D 2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	1.1 kg / 2 lb 5.4 oz	91 cm / 36 in
Patagonia Frozen Range (Men's - Women's)	-6/-21	Review	No	No	No	Parka	700	268	187,600	N/A	N/A	4 oz 75-denier polyester	Around Town	Regular	1.253 kg / 2 lb 12.2 oz	84 cm / 33 in
Mountain Equipment Li. Ec. (Men's - Women's)	-5/-20		No	No	Yes	Down	700	295	206,500	N/A	N/A	50D Drilite	All Round	Regular	822 g / 1 lb 13 oz	72 cm / 28 in
Arc'teryx Patera Long (Women's)	-2/-19		No	No	Yes	Parka	750	74	55,500	Coreloft	60 + 80 g/m²	2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	1.1 kg / 2 lb 6.8 oz	117.5 cm / 46.25 in
Rab Neutrino Pro (Men's - Women's)	-2/-19		No	Yes	Yes	Down	800	212	169,600	N/A	N/A	20D Pertex Quantum Pro	All Round	Regular	585 g / 1 lb 8.6 oz	77 cm / 30.3 in
Arc'teryx Dually Belay (Men's)	0/-18	Review	No	Yes	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	ThermaTek	92 g/m²	30D Nylon	Around Town	Regular	705 g / 1 lb 9 oz	84 cm / 33 in
Arc'teryx Centrale (Women's)	0/-18	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	750	157	117,750	Coreloft	60 g/m²	N90p Nylon	Around Town	Regular	885 g / 1 lb 15.2 oz	95 cm / 37.5 in
Arc'teryx Camosun (Men's)	0/-18	Review	No	No	No	Parka	750	105	78,750	Coreloft	140 g/m²	N150p-X Gore-Tex	Around Town	Trim	960 g / 2 lb 1.9 oz	80 cm / 31.5 in
Arc'teryx Cerium SV (Men's)	0/-18	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	850	162	137,700	Coreloft	80 + 140 g/m²	Arato 7 & 10	All Round	Regular	415 g / 14.6 oz	69.5 cm / 27.4 in
Arc'teryx Revet (Men's)	2/-17		No	No	Yes	Parka	750	?		N/A	N/A	20d nylon/spandex double weave	Around Town	Regular	755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz	91 cm / 36 in
Arc'teryx Piedmont (Men's)	3/-16		No	Yes	Yes	Parka	750	218	163,500	N/A	N/A	Arato 10	Around Town	Regular	515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz	82 cm / 32.25 in
Arc'teryx Fission SV (Men's - Women's)	3/-16	Review	No	No	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	90 + 65 g/m²	N80p-X Gore-Tex 2L	All Round	Regular	890 g / 1 lb 15.4 oz	81 cm / 31.8 in
Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight (Men's)	3/-16		No	Yes	Yes	Down	850	117	99,450	Coreloft Compact	40 g/m²	Hadron 2L Gore-Tex Infinium	Climbing	Regular	540 g / 1 lb 3 oz	?
Outdoor Research Sup. Alp. (Men's - Women's)	3/-16		No	No	Yes	Down	800	182	145,600	N/A	N/A	30D Pertex Quantum Pro	All Round	Regular	825 g / 1 lb 13.1 oz	85 cm / 33.5 in
Arc'teryx Alessa Long (Women's)	3/-16		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 + 120 g/m²	N90p 2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	1.015 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz	123 cm / 48.5 in
Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 (Men's - Women's)	3/-16	Review	No	No	No	Parka	700	118	82,600	N/A	N/A	5.5 oz polyester	Around Town	Regular	1.307 kg / 2 lb 14.1 oz	85 cm / 33.5 in
Arc'teryx Radsten Parka (Men's)	3/-16		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	120 g/m²	NP100d Gore-Tex 2L	Around Town	Regular	745 g / 1 lb 10.3 oz	82 cm / 32.25 in
Rab Electron Pro (Men's - Women's)	5/-15		No	Yes	Yes	Down	800	180	144,000	N/A	N/A	20D Pertex Quantum Pro	All Round	Regular	525 g / 1 lb 2.5 oz	74 cm / 29 in
Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's)	5/-15	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	750	120	90,000	Coreloft	60 + 80 g/m²	P75d Polyester	Around Town	Regular	991 g / 2 lb 3 oz	85 cm / 33.5 in
Arc'teryx Macai (Men's)	5/-15	Review	Yes, zips	No	No	Down	750	69	51,750	Coreloft Compact	60 + 100 g/m²	N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Ski/Snowboard	Regular	1 kg / 2 lb 4 oz	76 cm / 30 in
Arc'teryx Nuclei SV (Men's)	5/-15	Review	No	Yes	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	180 g/m2 + 90 g/m2	Arato 15	Climbing	Regular	600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz	81 cm / 31.8 in
Patagonia DAS Parka (Men's)	5/-15		No	Yes	Yes	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco	133 + 40 g	Pertex Quantum Pro	Around Town	Regular	555 g / 1lb 3.6 oz	84 cm / 33 in
Arc'teryx Patera (Women's)	5/-15	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	750	58	43,500	Coreloft	60 + 80 g/m²	2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Trim	867 g / 1 lb 14.6 oz	93 cm / 37 in
Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's)	7/-14		No	Yes	Yes	Down	700	155	108,500	N/A	N/A	30D ripstop nylon	All Round	Regular	442 g / 15.6 oz	76 cm / 29.75 in
Arc'teryx Kappa (Men's)	7/-14	Review	No	No	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	140 g/m²	N70p Gore Thermium	All Round	Regular	755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz	80 cm / 31.5 in
Arc'teryx Prema Down Coat (Women's)	7/-14		No	No	Yes	Parka	750	92	69,000	N/A	N/A	Nylon	Around Town	Regular	794 g / 1 lb 12 oz	117 cm / 46.1 in
Arc'teryx Radsten Insulated (Men's)	7/-14		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	120 g/m²	NP100d Gore-Tex 2L	Around Town	Regular	715 g / 1 lb 9.2 oz	73 cm / 28.75 in
Rab Microlight Alpine (Men's - Women's)	7/-14		No	Yes	No	Down	700	153	107,100	N/A	N/A	30D Pertex Quantum	All Round	Regular	466 g / 1 lb 0.5 oz	72 cm / 28.5 in
Arc'teryx Thorium (Men's - Women's)	7/-14	Review	No	Yes	Yes	Down	750	140	105,000	Coreloft	80 + 140 g/m²	Arato 30	All Round	Regular	517 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz	71.5 cm / 28.1 in
Feathered Friends Eos	8/-13		No	Yes	No	Down	900	105	94,500	N/A	N/A	Pertex Quantum	All Round	Regular	306 g / 10.8 oz	?
Arc'teryx Thorium AR (Men's - Women's)	8/-13	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	750	130	97,500	Coreloft	80 + 140 g/m²	Arato 30	All Round	Regular	490 g / 1 lb 1.3 oz	72 cm / 28.3 in
Patagonia Macro Puff (Men's - Women's)	8/-13	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	PlumaFill	135 + 90 g	10D Recycled nylon ripstop	All Round	Regular	435 g / 15.3 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Arc'teryx Macai LT (Men's)	8/-13		Yes, zips	No	No	Down	750	49	36,750	Coreloft Compact	60 g/m²	N40p-X 3L Gore-Tex	Ski/Snowboard	Regular	855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in
Arc'teryx Seyla (Women's)	8/-13		No	No	Yes	Parka	750	92	69,000	N/A	N/A	Arato 10	Around Town	Regular	507 g / 1 lb. 1.9 oz.	87 cm / 34.4 in
Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's)	8/-13		No	Yes	No	Down	800	128	102,400	N/A	N/A	20D Nylon	All Round	Regular	632 g / 1lb 6.3 oz	74 cm / 29 in
Arc'teryx Koda (Men's)	8/-13		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 + 140 g/m²	N80p-X Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Patagonia Vosque 3-in-1 (Women's)	10/-12	Review	No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	ThermoLite	100 g	65% nylon, 35% polyester	Around Town	Regular	1.360 kg / 3 lb	90 cm / 35.5 in
Patagonia City Storm Down (Men's - Women's)	12/-11		No	Yes	No	Parka	700	191	133,700	N/A	N/A	4.2 oz polyester	All Round	Regular	468 g / 16.5 oz	91 cm / 36 in
Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's)	12/-11	Review	No	No	Yes	Parka	700	141	98,700	N/A	N/A	3.6 oz 50D polyester	Around Town	Regular	880 g / 1 lb 15 oz	79 cm / 31 in
Arc'teryx Sensa (Women's)	14/-10		No	No	Yes	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	120 g/m²	NP100d Gore-Tex 2L	Around Town	Relaxed	785 g / 1 lb 11.7 oz	86 cm / 34 in
Patagonia Hi Loft Down (Men's - Women's)	14/-10	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	600	177	106,200	N/A	N/A	1.4 oz 30D polyester	All Round	Regular	540 g / 1 lb 3 oz	76 cm / 30 in
REI Magma 850 Hoodie 2.0 (Men's - Women's)	14/-10		No	Yes	No	Down	850	120	102,000	N/A	N/A	Pertex mini ripstop nylon	All Round	Regular	340 g / 13.75 oz	74 cm / 29.25 in
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)	16/-9	Review	No	No	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 g/m² + 120 g/m²	2L 40D Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz	?
Arc'teryx Atom AR (Men's - Women's)	18/-8	Review	Yes, mesh	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	120 g/m2 + 80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2	30D Tyono	All Round	Regular	475 g / 1 lb	74 cm / 29.1 in
Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's)	18/-8		No	No	No	Down	600	279	167,400	N/A	N/A	4.2 oz polyester	Around Town	Regular	1.014 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz	?
Arc'teryx Magnus (Men's)	19/-7		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 g	N60p Gore-Tex 2L	Around Town	Regular	690 g / 1 lb 8.3 oz	83 cm / 32.5 in
Arc'teryx Agrium (Men's - Women's)	21/-6		No	Yes	No	Down	850	117	99,450	N/A	N/A	Arato	All Round	Regular	365 g / 12.9 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Patagonia AlpLight Down (Men's - Women's)	21/-6		No	Yes	No	Down	800	100	80,000	N/A	N/A	0.8 oz 10D polyester	All Round	Slim	270 g / 9.5 oz	74 cm / 29 in
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's)	21/-6	Review	Yes, zips	No	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	80 g/m²	2L 40D Gore-Tex	All Round	Regular	680 g / 1 lb 8 oz	78.5 cm / 31 in
Patagonia Topley (Men's)	23/-5		No	No	Yes	Down	700	172	120,400	N/A	N/A	6 oz polyester	All Round	Regular	1.133 kg / 2 lb 8 oz	77 cm / 30.5 in
Arc'teryx Alpha IS (Men's)	23/-5		No	Yes	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	65 g/m²	N40p-X 2L Gore-Tex	Climbing	Regular	610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz	78 cm / 30.75 in
Rab Xenon 2.0 (Men's - Women's)	23/-5		No	Yes	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	PrimaLoft Silver	60 g	30D Pertex Quantum	All Round	Regular	385 g / 13.6 oz	71.5 cm / 28.1 in
Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's)	23/-5	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	800	150	120,000	N/A	N/A	1.4 oz 20x30D polyester	All Round	Regular	428 g / 15.1 oz	67 cm / 26.25 in
Arc'teryx Ralle Parka (Men's)	25/-4		No	No	Yes	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 g/m²	2L 40D Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	735 g / 1 lb 9.9 oz	?
Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's)	26/-3	Review	No	No	No	Down	700	109	76,300	N/A	N/A	2.2 oz polyester	Around Town	Regular	585 g / 1 lb 4.7 oz	74 cm / 29 in
Arc'teryx Therme Insulated (Men's)	26/-3	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	40 g/m²	2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	960 g / 2 lb 1.9 oz	73 cm / 28.75 in
Arc'teryx Cerium (Men's - Women's)	26/-3		No	Yes	No	Down	850	113	96,050	Coreloft	80 + 100 g/m²	Arato 15	All Round	Trim	335 g / 11.8 oz	?
Mountain Hardwear GW/2 (Men's - Women's)	28/-2		No	Yes	No	Down	800	85	68,000	N/A	N/A	10D Ripstop Nylon	All Round	Trim	250 g / 8.8 oz	70 cm / 27.5 in
Arc'teryx Cerium LT (Men's - Women's)	28/-2	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	850	102	86,700	Coreloft	80 + 100 g/m²	Arato 10	All Round	Trim	305 g / 10.8 oz	72 cm / 28.3 in
Arc'teryx Nuclei FL (Men's - Women's)	32/0	Review	No	Yes	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	65 g/m²	Arato 10r	Climbing	Trim	325 g / 11.5 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Patagonia DAS Light (Men's - Women's)	34/1		No	Yes	Yes	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	PlumaFill	65 g	0.8-oz 10-denier Pertex Quantum Pro	Climbing	Regular	320 g / 11.3 oz	77 cm / 30.5 in
Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's)	36/2	Review	No	Yes	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	PlumaFill	65 g	Pertex Quantum	All Round	Trim	298 g / 10.5 oz	75 cm / 29.5 in
Patagonia Isthmus (Men's)	36/2		No	No	No	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	ThermoGreen	60 g	4.2 oz polyester	Around Town	Regular	895 g / 1 lb 15.6 oz	70 cm / 27.5 in
Arc'teryx Proton LT (Men's - Women's)	37/3	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	80 g/m2 + 60 g/m2	Fortius Air 20	Climbing	Trim	375 g / 13.2 oz	75 cm / 29.4 in
Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's)	37/3	Review	No	Yes	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco	60 g	22D Polyester	All Round	Regular	363 g / 12.8 oz	71.5 cm / 28 in
Arc'teryx Norvan SL Ins. (Men's - Women's)	39/4		No	Yes	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	40 g/m²	Gore-Tex ShakeDry	Running	Trim	270 g / 9.5 oz	71.5 cm / 28.1 in
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's)	41/5	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	FullRange	60 g	33D Nylon ripstop	All Round	Trim	318 g / 11.2 oz	?
Arc'teryx Atom LT (Men's - Women's)	43/6	Review	Yes, mesh	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Continuous	60 g/m²	20D Tyono	All Round	Trim	375 g / 13.2 oz	74 cm / 29.1 in
Arc'teryx Cerium SL (Men's - Women's)	43/6	Review	No	Yes	No	Down	850	58	49,300	Coreloft	40 + 100 g/m²	Arato 7	All Round	Trim	215 g / 7.6 oz	69 cm / 27.2 in
Arc'teryx Proton Hybrid (Men's - Women's)	46/8	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	40 g/m²	Fortius™ Air 50	All Round	Trim	365 g / 12.9 oz	?
Arc'teryx Proton FL (Men's)	48/9	Review	No	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Octa Loft	94 g/m²	Fortius Air 20	Climbing	Trim	323 g / 11.4 oz	77 cm / 30.4 in
Arc'teryx Atom SL (Men's - Women's)	52/11	Review	Yes, mesh	No	No	Synthetic	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft Compact	40 g/m²	20D Tyono	All Round	Trim	245 g / 8.6 oz	72 cm / 28.3 in
REI Stormhenge Hybrid (Men's - Women's)	Testing		Yes, zips	No	No	Down	850	?		N/A	N/A	40D + 80D	All Round	Regular	900 g / 1 lb 15.75 oz	80 cm / 31.5 in
Arc'teryx Monitor Insulated (Women's)	Testing		No	No	Yes	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 + 100 g/m²	40D 3L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Oversized	645 g / 1 lb 6.8 oz	93 cm / 37 in
Arc'teryx Coelle (Women's)	Testing		No	No	Yes	Parka	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coreloft	80 + 140 g/m²	40D 2L Gore-Tex	Around Town	Regular	460 g / 1 lb 0.2 oz	93 cm / 37 in

Now let's compare the relevant Alpha and Beta shells to one another.

Arc'teryx Alpha AR vs Beta AR

Alpha AR is incredible at climbing, but "above average" at everything else.

Let's start with examining the positioning of AR a little bit more.

Think of a straight line. Now, there are jackets offer great features, durability and weather protection (SV model) on one hand. And there are very light jackets offer superior mobility (SL, LT, FL models) on the other hand.

Being positioned right in the middle of these two extremes, AR (All Round) models are focused on versatility.

Must see before making up your mind: Alpha AR [2020-21 version] vs Beta AR [2020-21 version] comparison table at arcteryx.com

Among Alpha AR, IS, FL, SV, SL and Beta AR, LT, SV, SL models; Alpha AR and Beta AR would be the safest picks for most of us - provided that they won't be used for very specific activities only.

What are the differences between Alpha AR and Beta AR?

Face Fabrics: Although both are equipped with N40d 3L GORE-TEX PRO, so called "Most Breathable" face of Alpha AR makes it a little more breathable and a little less durable to so called "Most Rugged" face of Beta AR
At 1 lbs, Beta AR is nearly 0.1 lbs heavier than the Alpha AR
Drop Hood and shorter collar of Beta AR feel more comfortable when not wearing the hood and Storm Hood and taller collar of Alpha AR feel more comfortable when wearing the hood
Alpha AR has a few climbing specific features:
1. Hem Locks at the bottom,
2. Slightly longer in the back and shorter in the front (better for leg mobility & weather protection when the harness is on)
3. Trimmer cut,
4. Higher chest pockets,
5. Storm hood

In summary, if you're looking for a jacket to use a wide variety of outdoor activities as well as everyday use in very cold weather, absolutely go for Beta AR. If you're looking for a climbing specific jacket that you can also wear daily, Alpha AR would be the better option.

Typical buyer profiles

Basically your choice comes down to your own needs and desires.

If you'd like to under layer these shells with a synthetic insulated jacket

Check out my Best Synthetic Insulated Jackets post.

If this is you:

"Our winters are very cold in my city but I want to stay active throughout the winter: A lot of winter hikes, outdoor hockey, skiing, cycling, climbing and more; as well as everyday use."

Absolutely go for Beta AR.

This is probably not only the better choice between Alpha AR vs Beta AR for you but also among the entire Arcteryx Jackets - I'd doubt you can find anything equally versatile.

Both Alpha AR and Beta AR are revised for 2020-21 season

Alpha AR (Men's - Women's - read my review)
- Redesign includes updated fabric to GORE-TEX PRO Most Rugged Technology, RECCO® reflector and custom TPU zipper pulls.
Beta AR (Men's - Women's - read my review)
- Redesign includes updated fabric to GORE-TEX PRO with Most Rugged Technology, RECCO® reflector and updates to the hood and collar for improved fit.

So... disregard any comments or reviews put forward before 2020 summer.

Beta AR is also cut around an inch shorter than Alpha AR. It's also a little baggier, which makes under layering a little more comfortable.

Must see before making up your mind: Alpha AR [2020-21 version] vs Beta AR [2020-21 version] comparison table at arcteryx.com

Now...

If this is you:

"Besides not-so-much everyday use, I'll spend 90% of my time rock/ice climbing when I have this jacket on."

Go for Alpha AR.

It's cut short in the front and longer in the back which allows not only better leg mobility but also better weather resistance when the climbing harness is on.

Higher chest pockets are more central around your body and hence don't mess with your center of gravity. They don't get blocked off when wearing the jacket with a climbing harness either.

StormHood (seamless design) feels more comfortable when the hood is on but less when it isn't compared to Beta AR.

Longer collar configuration covers your entire chin, but can chafe into your jaw and can feel annoying.

HemLocks which hold the jacket below a harness as you reach up are available. It's also a little (0.1 lbs) lighter than the Beta AR with a slightly trimmer cut.

Can't find the naming scheme at arcteryx.com?

That's because their page devoted to naming is currently unavailable at http://www.arcteryx.com/naming-scheme.aspx?country=us&language=en.

Luckily, we found a few screenshots of it on archive.org: https://web.archive.org/web/20161118032844/http://www.arcteryx.com/naming-scheme.aspx?country=us&language=en

Update: Now available back again on https://www.arcteryx.com/us/en/help/arc-naming

Breathability

Both jackets do an amazing job in this department, although the special admiration goes to Alpha AR here.

Before they were revised back in July 2020, I actually rated both Beta AR and Alpha AR a 8/10 breathability. But the Alpha AR's face fabric update to Most Breathable Gore-Tex carried it to a whole another level.

Beta AR still offers amazing breathability

It scores a whooping 8/10.

Additionally, this 8/10 is not among all the shells in the market, but among Arc'teryx (extremely high quality) shells only.

Also, in addition to being equipped with breathable fabrics, both Alpha AR and Beta AR offer mechanical venting (through pit-zips):

Pit zips of Beta AR (see GIF). Those of Alpha AR are the same.

This eventually made it the most breathable Arc'teryx hardshell, according to my own ratings.

This advantage, however, does not come without some other sacrifices. Which brings me to my next point.

Durability

I gave Beta AR a 9/10 and Alpha AR a 8/10 here - the main reason being again the face fabrics.

Must see before making up your mind: Alpha AR [2020-21 version] vs Beta AR [2020-21 version] comparison table at arcteryx.com

Though I should mention that both are the ultimate "buy once, cry once" piece.

Also they have a great warranty & customer service if you're unaware. Durability and warranty is the last thing you should worry about when looking for an Arcteryx product.

It's likely that both jackets will come "noisy" to you in the beginning because of their solid constructions, but don't worry. They'll get less noisy over time as the higher friction areas such as pits, collar and elbows wear with time.

Rugged nature of Beta AR will last more than Alpha AR.

Weather Protection

This goes hand in hand with durability. If I could, I'd give Beta AR a 8.5 and Alpha AR a 8 in this department because of their face fabrics. But I prefer working with whole numbers, so the numbers round.

By the way, liquid chemical coating DWR (Durable Water Repellent) is applied to both jackets. It's what causes the water to bead and roll off. It doesn't have any effect on the soft or hard feeling of face fabric.

What is DWR by the way?

DWR is a coating.

It's basically sprayed on to the surface of these jackets as a finish. It stands for Durable Water Repellent - which means that water will be repelled under wet conditions instead of soaking into the fabric.

DWR also decreases dry time.

It's a good thing these jackets are coated in DWR, but pay attention to the fact that DWR is a coating - meaning that it will wear off over time.

Which is why you might want to invest in a DWR spray such as this one for after treatment.

As you see, there's a strong correlation between FP x FW and temperature ratings, but not more than, say, 80%. I explained why this happens here in this post of mine.

So, the most important thing you should know about it is that it wears off with time. Like any other coating.

Rain testing the Beta AR

Collar Configuration

Alpha AR's taller collar provides better coverage when zipped to the end, but otherwise feels less comfortable. Shorter collar of Beta AR feels very comfortable both ways, without any considerable weather protection sacrifice when using the hood.

Pockets

Chest & Hand Pockets

Alpha AR's chest pockets are placed higher than Beta AR so that it wouldn't (1) block the access to them when wearing the climbing harness and (2) throw off the center of gravity.

Lower chest pockets of allow easier access. Hem Locks of Alpha AR are (which aren't available in Beta AR) great for climbing.

I don't like the crossover chest pockets of Alpha AR (at left) during day to day use. I'm more used to the classic pockets of Beta AR (at right) as I like having the option to walk my hands in there.

Internal security pocket

Internal security pockets are identical:

This pocket is very useful when it's raining because your electronics in the hand pockets are exposed and hence can get damaged.

Hem Locks

This is a great feature to have if you climb. Since Beta AR takes out all the climbing specific features, it isn't equipped with hem locks unlike Alpha AR. With the harness on, they make a great job holding the jacket in its place as your reach up.

Comfort and Fit

Beta AR is baggier and bulkier, while Alpha AR offers a bit trimmer cut.

Weight

At 1 lb, Beta AR is still quite light, although is 0.1 lbs heavier than Alpha AR. Still, either are considered "a lightweight jacket" because of their lighter LT and SL counterparts.

Cut

Cut longer in the back and shorter in the front, Alpha AR allows more leg articulation and goes even more specific into the climbing direction Another thing that makes Alpha AR a perfect climbing jacket. It comes with a trimmer cut than Beta AR. You want

Click on either image to enlarge. Although both listed regular fit, Alpha AR is closer to the Trim Fit side and Beta AR to Relaxed Fit side (for both men's and women's models).

Sizing

7 sizes available for men and 5 for women allow further fit and hence comfort.

Men's sizing. Click on image to enlarge. Click here to figure out your measurements.

Women's sizing. Click on image to enlarge. Click here to figure out your measurements.

Arc'teryx Alpha FL vs Beta FL

Caution: Both are discontinued as of Spring 2021 - though you can still find them on other stores such as REI and Backcountry.

In summary, Alpha FL is the packable alternative to Alpha AR.

As I explained earlier into this post, Alpha AR is actually the most well balanced, central product in Arc'teryx's Alpha line.

Must see before making up your mind: Alpha FL [2020-21 version] vs Beta FL comparison table at arcteryx.com

This is why Alpha FL can be a great option for those who'll be traveling to climb, and hence in need of a packable Alpha AR with as little performance sacrifices as possible.

Beta FL, on the other hand, is the packable alternative to Beta AR.

Alpha SV Jacket Women's.

So, if you're looking for a general purpose hardshell that packs small, look no further. Beta FL is probably exactly what you're after.

Read my in depth review of Beta FL here: https://outdoorcrunch.com/beta-fl-review/

Arc'teryx Alpha SV vs Beta SV

Alpha SV and Beta SV are both extremely protective shells. You can not go wrong with either of them. They're designed for the harshest conditions.

The answer to Alpha SV vs Beta SV is similar to other Alpha and Beta comparisons.

For heavy climbing use in severe weather, get the Alpha SV. For a wide variety of severe weather use, get the Beta SV.

Must see before making up your mind: Alpha SV [2020-21 version] vs Beta SV [2020-21 version] comparison table at arcteryx.com

Read my related reviews here:

Beta AR vs Beta SV: https://outdoorcrunch.com/beta-ar-vs-beta-sv/

Arc'teryx Beta AR vs Alpha SV

If you're torn between Beta AR and Alpha SV and you don't have any other option for any reason, then deciding between them is a piece of cake (really):

Get the Alpha SV if you'll be using the jacket for climbing 90% of the time.
Get the Beta AR if you'll be doing a wide range of different outdoor activities with it.

If I were to choose, I'd prefer climbing with Beta AR from time to time rather than climbing, hiking, fat biking, skiing, and on and on with Alpha SV from time to time. So this is actually a very easy question and my answer would be the same any day. Or in other words...

In summary, Beta AR is really great at everything but exceptional at nothing, whereas Alpha SV is EXCEPTIONAL at climbing but, say, "above average" for all the other activities.

I can safely say that Arc'teryx's Beta and Alpha lines are 95% identical in terms of performance and technical qualities such as durability, weather resistance, breathability, packability etc.

You can also see this in the data set I've put together. Notice how Alpha AR performs identical to Beta AR and Alpha SV performs identical to Beta SV:

Name	Activity	Review	Breathability	Weather Res.	Durability	Packability	alphabeta
Alpha FL (Men's - Women's)	Climbing		4/10	5/10	6/10	10/10	alphabeta
Alpha SL (Men's - Women's)	Climbing		3/10	4/10	6/10	9/10	alphabeta
Alpha AR (Men's - Women's)	Climbing	Review	8/10	7/10	8/10	4/10	alphabeta
Alpha SV (Men's - Women's)	Climbing	Review	8/10	10/10	10/10	3/10	alphabeta
Alpha IS (Men's)	Climbing		7/10	5/10	5/10	8/10	alphabeta
Beta (Men's - Women's)	All Round		5/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	alphabeta
Beta Long (Men's)	All Round	Review	5/10	8/10	8/10	3/10	alphabeta
Beta Coat (Women's)	All Round		7/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	alphabeta
Beta LT Hadron (Men's - Women's)	All Round		5/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	alphabeta
Beta LT (Men's - Women's)	All Round	Review	8/10	7/10	8/10	5/10	alphabeta
Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's)	All Round		10/10	4/10	4/10	2/10	alphabeta
Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)	All Round		7/10	4/10	4/10	2/10	alphabeta
Beta AR (Men's - Women's)	All Round	Review	8/10	8/10	8/10	4/10	alphabeta
Beta SV (Men's - Women's)	All Round	Review	8/10	10/10	9/10	3/10	alphabeta
Alpine Guide (Men's - Women's)	All Round		8/10	10/10	9/10	3/10
Gamma SL (Men's - Women's)	All Round	Review	7/10	2/10	6/10	5/10	gamma
Gamma LT (Men's)	All Round	Review	7/10	3/10	7/10	3/10	gamma
Gamma MX (Men's - Women's)	All Round	Review	6/10	4/10	8/10	3/10	gamma
Rush (Men's - Women's)	Skiing	Review	8/10	9/10	9/10	3/10
Sabre (Men's)	Skiing		8/10	8/10	8/10	2/10
Sentinel (Women's)	Skiing		8/10	8/10	8/10	2/10
Macai (Men's)	Skiing	Review	10/10	8/10	9/10	1/10
Macai LT (Men's)	Skiing		8/10	7/10	8/10	1/10
Andessa (Women's)	Skiing		10/10	Testing	Testing	1/10
Andessa Shell (Women's)	Skiing		5/10	Testing	Testing	3/10
Theriss Down (Women's)	Skiing		8/10	6/10	7/10	2/10
Rush IS (Women's)	Skiing		5/10	Testing	Testing	9/10
Sentinel IS (Women's)	Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Ski Guide (Men's - Women's)	Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Micon Heather	Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Micon (Men's)	Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Cassiar (Men's)	Skiing	Review	8/10	7/10	8/10	3/10
Cassiar LT (Men's)	Skiing	Review	6/10	6/10	6/10	5/10
Ravenna (Women's)	Skiing	Review	8/10	7/10	8/10	3/10
Ravenna LT (Women's)	Skiing	Review	6/10	6/10	6/10	5/10
Procline (Men's)	Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Shashka Stretch (Women's)	Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Sabre AR (Men's)	Skiing	Review	7/10	8/10	7/10	7/10
Sentinel AR (Women's)	Skiing	Review	7/10	8/10	7/10	7/10
Sabre LT (Men's)	Skiing	Review	7/10	8/10	7/10	8/10
Sentinel LT (Women's)	Skiing	Review	7/10	8/10	7/10	8/10
Incendia (Women's)	Skiing	Review	8/10	9/10	9/10	3/10
Indencia IS	Skiing		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Norvan LT (Men's - Women's)	Running		5/10	5/10	8/10	6/10
Squamish (Men's - Women's)	Running	Review	5/10	4/10	7/10	9/10
Norvan SL Ins. (Women's)	Running		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Cita (Women's)	Running	Review	7/10	4/10	5/10	10/10
Cita SL (Women's)	Running	Review	7/10	4/10	4/10	10/10
Incendo (Men's)	Running	Review	7/10	4/10	5/10	10/10
Incendo SL (Men's)	Running	Review	7/10	4/10	4/10	10/10
Incendo Airshell	Running		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Norvan SL (Men's - Women's)	Running	Review	7/10	6/10	8/10	8/10
Trino SL (Men's)	Running	Review	8/10	5/10	7/10	6/10
Trino SL Anorak (Women's)	Running	Review	8/10	7/10	8/10	7/10
Nodin (Men's - Women's)	Running		8/10	5/10	5/10	10/10
Solano (Men's - Women's)	Around Town	Review	Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Venda Anorak (Women's)	Around Town		Testing	Testing	Testing	Testing
Zeta FL (Men's - Women's)	Hiking		4/10	6/10	4/10	6/10	betazeta
Zeta SL (Men's - Women's)	Hiking	Review	3/10	5/10	4/10	5/10	betazeta
Zeta LT (Men's - Women's)	Hiking		5/10	7/10	8/10	5/10	betazeta
Zeta AR (Men's)	Hiking		7/10	8/10	7/10	4/10	betazeta

In our case, Alpha SV is noticeably superior to Beta AR except in the breathability department where they perform equivalent to one another.

So how do they differ besides these performance capabilities?

Sleeve lengths,
Pocket configurations,
Hood configurations.

Alpha SV.

Despite what it may seem to some of you, these differences aren't minor. They are, on the other hand, what essentially make the Alpha SV an alpine and climbing focused piece and Beta AR an all-round piece.

Needless to say, if you're wishing a jacket with Alpha SV's technical performance capability and Beta AR's design configuration, then I'd recommend the Beta SV my eyes closed.

Now I'll mention the differences laid out above.

Sleeve lengths

Since this is objective, it's easier to cover.

You want your hands and wrists to move as freely as possible when you're climbing, so shorter sleeves of Alpha SV come more suitable than longer sleeves of Beta AR.

Still, velcro adjusted cuffs of the Beta AR are MUCH better than nothing when climbing.

Pockets

This is my main beef with wearing an Alpha SV (or any Alpha sub-model) during anything other than climbing related activities.

Easily accessible chest pockets of Alpha SV make your entire equipment readily available when you're wearing a safety harness during climbing.

From my perspective, this is beyond "nice to have" and actually a "must-have" for many climbers out there. A major climbing advantage you have with Alpha SV and not with Beta AR.

But these pockets come really impractical when you aren't wearing any harness. You can't even walk with your hands in your pockets (because, unlike Beta AR, Alpha SV doesn't offer any hand pockets) when it's cold out.

Hood Configuration

In short, in many cases, DropHood of Beta AR would be a bit more comfortable when not wearing it, and StormHood of Alpha SV would be a bit more comfortable when wearing it.

Because, DropHood is separate from the collar whereas the StormHood is directly integrated into it. You can see some images about Drop Hood vs Storm Hood here.

DWR

Lastly, both jackets are DWR coated.

What is DWR by the way?

DWR is a coating.

DWR also decreases dry time.

It's a good thing these jackets are coated in DWR, but pay attention to the fact that DWR is a coating - meaning that it will wear off over time.

Which is why you might want to invest in a DWR spray such as this one for after treatment.

As you see, there's a strong correlation between FP x FW and temperature ratings, but not more than, say, 80%. I explained why this happens here in this post of mine.

One last word on Beta SL Hybrid

Caution: Beta SL Hybrid is discontinued as of Spring 2021 - though you can still find it on other stores such as REI and Backcountry.

As you might already know, I don't recommend the Beta SL Hybrid. Mostly because of its waterproofing issue.

Read more about this in my review: https://outdoorcrunch.com/arcteryx-beta-sl-hybrid-review/