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Fenix CL22R vs Ledlenser ML4

What CL22R does better (2) and where ML4 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix CL22R
Fenix · 2024CL22R
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $50
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Ledlenser ML4
Ledlenser · 2020ML4
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $50
7.0Brightness & throw5.6
7.8Battery & charging6.0
6.4Build & durability7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is CL22R better than ML4?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 40 h5×
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 300 lm+67%

Why is ML4 better than CL22R?

  1. Weight135 g vs 71 g+90%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx6+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL22RFenix CL22R≈ $508.2
Ledlenser ML4Ledlenser ML4≈ $507.3
Light output
Maximum output500 lm300 lm
Peak beam intensity1,600 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m—
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs12—
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery—AA
Maximum runtime200 h40 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Charging time—2.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP65IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx5IPx6
Size & weight
Length / height—96.5 mm
Head diameter / width42 mm—
Body diameter / depth115 mm—
Weight135 g71 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursGreen, Red, WhiteBlack
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