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Fenix CL26R Pro vs Fenix CL28R

What CL26R Pro does better (2) and where CL28R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix CL26R Pro
Fenix · 2023CL26R Pro
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $75
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Fenix CL28R
Fenix · 2023CL28R
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $100
5.4Brightness & throw7.8
8.9Battery & charging8.7
7.9Build & durability4.5
8.6Light quality7.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is CL26R Pro better than CL28R?

  1. Weight199 g vs 376 g+89%
  2. Maximum runtime408 h vs 360 h+13%

Why is CL28R better than CL26R Pro?

  1. Maximum output650 lm vs 2,000 lm3.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)15 m vs 58 m3.9×
  3. Peak beam intensity60 cd vs 840 cd14×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL26R ProFenix CL26R Pro≈ $758.9
Fenix CL28RFenix CL28R≈ $1008.1
Light output
Maximum output650 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity60 cd840 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)15 m58 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Number of LEDs7—
Colour temperature4,000K2,700K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime408 h360 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Power bank functionYesYes
Build & durability
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—97 mm
Body diameter / depth114 mm100 mm
Weight199 g376 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels9—
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelRotary / scroll wheel
Red lightYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
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