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Fenix CL26R Pro vs Fenix CL27R

What CL26R Pro does better (2) and where CL27R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix CL26R Pro
Fenix · 2023CL26R Pro
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $75
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Fenix CL27R
Fenix · 2024CL27R
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $85
5.4Brightness & throw8.1
9.3Battery & charging8.4
7.6Build & durability4.7
9.3Light quality7.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is CL26R Pro better than CL27R?

  1. Weight199 g vs 300 g+51%
  2. Maximum runtime408 h vs 285 h+43%

Why is CL27R better than CL26R Pro?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)15 m vs 180 m12×
  2. Maximum output650 lm vs 1,600 lm2.5×
  3. Peak beam intensity60 cd vs 8,100 cd135×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL26R ProFenix CL26R Pro≈ $759.1
Fenix CL27RFenix CL27R≈ $858.4
Light output
Maximum output650 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity60 cd8,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)15 m180 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-20
LED maker—Luminus
Number of LEDs7—
Colour temperature4,000K5,700K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime408 h285 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Power bank functionYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—91.7 mm
Body diameter / depth114 mm109.8 mm
Weight199 g300 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels9—
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelRotary / scroll wheel
Red lightYesYes
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