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BioLite AlpenGlow 500 vs Fenix CL26R Pro

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

BioLite AlpenGlow 500
BioLite · 2022AlpenGlow 500
0 advantages≈ $85
vs
Fenix CL26R Pro
Fenix · 2023CL26R Pro
9.1Score
1 advantage≈ $75
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw5.4

Why is AlpenGlow 500 better than CL26R Pro?

AlpenGlow 500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is CL26R Pro better than AlpenGlow 500?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 650 lm+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL26R ProFenix CL26R Pro≈ $759.1
Light output
Maximum output500 lm650 lm
Peak beam intensity—60 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—15 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—7
Colour temperature—4,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—408 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time3 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 levels—9
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
Red light—Yes
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