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Fenix CL22R vs Fenix CL27R

What CL22R does better (1) and where CL27R wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix CL22R
Fenix · 2024CL22R
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $50
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Fenix CL27R
Fenix · 2024CL27R
8.4Score
5 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
7.0Brightness & throw8.1
7.8Battery & charging8.4
5.9Build & durability4.7
7.3Light quality7.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is CL22R better than CL27R?

  1. Weight135 g vs 300 g2.2×

Why is CL27R better than CL22R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,600 lm3.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m vs 180 m2.2×
  3. Peak beam intensity1,600 cd vs 8,100 cd5.1×
  4. Maximum runtime200 h vs 285 h+43%
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx6+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL22RFenix CL22R≈ $507.9
Fenix CL27RFenix CL27R≈ $858.4
Light output
Maximum output500 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity1,600 cd8,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m180 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelCOB LED panel
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-20
LED maker—Luminus
Number of LEDs12—
Colour temperature3,000K5,700K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime200 h285 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP65IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx5IPx6
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Head diameter / width42 mm91.7 mm
Body diameter / depth115 mm109.8 mm
Weight135 g300 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYesYes
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelRotary / scroll wheel
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursGreen, Red, White—
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