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BioLite AlpenGlow 500 vs Fenix CL22R

What AlpenGlow 500 does better (0) and where CL22R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

BioLite AlpenGlow 500
BioLite · 2022AlpenGlow 500
0 advantages≈ $85
vs
Fenix CL22R
Fenix · 2024CL22R
7.9Score
0 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw7.0

Why is AlpenGlow 500 better than CL22R?

AlpenGlow 500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is CL22R better than AlpenGlow 500?

CL22R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix CL22RFenix CL22R≈ $507.9
Light output
Maximum output500 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—80 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—12
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime—200 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time3 h—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP65
Water protection (IPx)—IPx5
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—42 mm
Body diameter / depth—115 mm
Weight—135 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Green, Red, White
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