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BioLite AlpenGlow 500 vs Fenix CL26R

What AlpenGlow 500 does better (1) and where CL26R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

BioLite AlpenGlow 500
BioLite · 2022AlpenGlow 500
1 advantage≈ $85
vs
Fenix CL26R
Fenix · 2019CL26R
8.7Score
0 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw6.1

Why is AlpenGlow 500 better than CL26R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 400 lm+25%

Why is CL26R better than AlpenGlow 500?

CL26R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL26RFenix CL26R≈ $508.7
Light output
Maximum output500 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity—160 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—25 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature—4,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime—400 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Charging time3 h—
Build & durability
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Body diameter / depth—97 mm
Weight—116 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
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