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Fenix CL22R vs Fenix CL28R

What CL22R does better (3) and where CL28R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix CL22R
Fenix · 2024CL22R
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ $50
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Fenix CL28R
Fenix · 2023CL28R
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
7.0Brightness & throw7.6
7.8Battery & charging9.1
5.9Build & durability4.5
7.3Light quality7.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is CL22R better than CL28R?

  1. Weight135 g vs 376 g2.8×
  2. Peak beam intensity1,600 cd vs 840 cd+90%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m vs 58 m+38%

Why is CL28R better than CL22R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 2,000 lm4×
  2. Maximum runtime200 h vs 360 h+80%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL22RFenix CL22R≈ $507.9
Fenix CL28RFenix CL28R≈ $1008.3
Light output
Maximum output500 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity1,600 cd840 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m58 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Number of LEDs12—
Colour temperature3,000K2,700K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime200 h360 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP65—
Water protection (IPx)IPx5—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Head diameter / width42 mm97 mm
Body diameter / depth115 mm100 mm
Weight135 g376 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYesYes
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelRotary / scroll wheel
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memoryYesYes
ColoursGreen, Red, White—
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