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Barebones Beacon vs Fenix CL26R Pro

What Beacon does better (0) and where CL26R Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Barebones Beacon
Barebones · 2023Beacon
5.3Score
0 advantages≈ $65
vs
Fenix CL26R Pro
Fenix · 2023CL26R Pro
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw5.4
6.5Battery & charging9.3
4.3Light quality9.3

Why is Beacon better than CL26R Pro?

Beacon has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is CL26R Pro better than Beacon?

  1. Maximum output220 lm vs 650 lm3×
  2. Maximum runtime200 h vs 408 h2×
  3. Brightness levels3 vs 93×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL26R ProFenix CL26R Pro≈ $759.1
Light output
Maximum output220 lm650 lm
Peak beam intensity—60 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—15 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs17
Colour temperature—4,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime200 h408 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time5 h—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Body diameter / depth—114 mm
Weight—199 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels39
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
Red light—Yes
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