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Fenix CL26R vs Fenix CL26R Pro

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

Fenix CL26R
Fenix · 2019CL26R
8.7Score
3 advantages≈ $50
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Fenix CL26R Pro
Fenix · 2023CL26R Pro
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
6.1Brightness & throw5.4
9.7Battery & charging9.3
9.0Build & durability7.6
4.3Light quality9.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is CL26R better than CL26R Pro?

  1. Peak beam intensity160 cd vs 60 cd2.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)25 m vs 15 m+67%
  3. Weight116 g vs 199 g+72%

Why is CL26R Pro better than CL26R?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 650 lm+62%
  2. Brightness levels3 vs 93×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL26RFenix CL26R≈ $508.7
Fenix CL26R ProFenix CL26R Pro≈ $759.1
Light output
Maximum output400 lm650 lm
Peak beam intensity160 cd60 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)25 m15 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—7
Colour temperature4,500K4,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime400 h408 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Body diameter / depth97 mm114 mm
Weight116 g199 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels39
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
Red light—Yes
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