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BioLite AlpenGlow 500 vs Fenix CL20R PRO

What AlpenGlow 500 does better (1) and where CL20R PRO wins (0) — every spec side by side.

BioLite AlpenGlow 500
BioLite · 2022AlpenGlow 500
1 advantage≈ $85
vs
Fenix CL20R PRO
Fenix · 2025CL20R PRO
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw4.6

Why is AlpenGlow 500 better than CL20R PRO?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 400 lm+25%

Why is CL20R PRO better than AlpenGlow 500?

CL20R PRO has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL20R PROFenix CL20R PRO≈ $557.1
Light output
Maximum output500 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity—60 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—15 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—7
Colour temperature—3,700K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity—1,900 mAh
Maximum runtime—320 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time3 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
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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