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Barebones Beacon vs Fenix CL20R PRO

What Beacon does better (0) and where CL20R PRO wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Barebones Beacon
Barebones · 2023Beacon
5.3Score
0 advantages≈ $65
vs
Fenix CL20R PRO
Fenix · 2025CL20R PRO
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw4.6
6.5Battery & charging7.1
4.3Light quality7.3

Why is Beacon better than CL20R PRO?

Beacon has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is CL20R PRO better than Beacon?

  1. Maximum output220 lm vs 400 lm+82%
  2. Maximum runtime200 h vs 320 h+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL20R PROFenix CL20R PRO≈ $557.1
Light output
Maximum output220 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity—60 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—15 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs17
Colour temperature—3,700K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity—1,900 mAh
Maximum runtime200 h320 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time5 h—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP65
Water protection (IPx)—IPx5
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—80 mm
Head diameter / width—48 mm
Body diameter / depth—54 mm
Weight—122 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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