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Fenix CL22R vs Fenix CL26R

What CL22R does better (3) and where CL26R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix CL22R
Fenix · 2024CL22R
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ $50
vs
Fenix CL26R
Fenix · 2019CL26R
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
7.0Brightness & throw6.1
7.8Battery & charging9.7
5.9Build & durability9.0
7.3Light quality4.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is CL22R better than CL26R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m vs 25 m3.2×
  2. Peak beam intensity1,600 cd vs 160 cd10×
  3. Maximum output500 lm vs 400 lm+25%

Why is CL26R better than CL22R?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 400 h2×
  2. Weight135 g vs 116 g+16%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL22RFenix CL22R≈ $507.9
Fenix CL26RFenix CL26R≈ $508.7
Light output
Maximum output500 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity1,600 cd160 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m25 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs12—
Colour temperature3,000K4,500K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime200 h400 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP65—
Water protection (IPx)IPx5—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Head diameter / width42 mm—
Body diameter / depth115 mm97 mm
Weight135 g116 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursGreen, Red, White—
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