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Fenix C7 vs Maglite ML300XL

What C7 does better (4) and where ML300XL wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix C7
Fenix · 2021C7
6.9Score
4 advantages≈ $75
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Maglite ML300XL
Maglite · 2021ML300XL
4.3Score
1 advantage≈ $75
7.5Brightness & throw5.0
5.2Battery & charging7.0
4.9Build & durability2.3

Why is C7 better than ML300XL?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 625 lm4.8×
  2. Weight172 g vs 748 g4.3×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)470 m vs 406 m+16%
  4. RechargeableYes · ML300XL: No

Why is ML300XL better than C7?

  1. Maximum runtime68 h vs 117 h+72%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix C7Fenix C7≈ $756.9
Maglite ML300XLMaglite ML300XL≈ $754.3
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm625 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)470 m406 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoD
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime68 h117 h
RechargeableYesNo
Charging time3 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—298 mm
Weight172 g748 g
Modes & features
ColoursBlack—
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