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Fenix CL26R vs Goal Zero LIGHTHOUSE MINI

What CL26R does better (2) and where LIGHTHOUSE MINI wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix CL26R
Fenix · 2019CL26R
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $50
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Goal Zero LIGHTHOUSE MINI
Goal Zero · 2021LIGHTHOUSE MINI
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $50
6.1Brightness & throw4.5
9.7Battery & charging9.5
9.0Build & durability7.3

Why is CL26R better than LIGHTHOUSE MINI?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 210 lm+90%
  2. Weight116 g vs 227 g+96%

Why is LIGHTHOUSE MINI better than CL26R?

  1. Maximum runtime400 h vs 500 h+25%
Specifications

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Fenix CL26RFenix CL26R≈ $508.7
Light output
Maximum output400 lm210 lm
Peak beam intensity160 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)25 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED maker—Samsung
Colour temperature4,500K3,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,000 mAh
Maximum runtime400 h500 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Body diameter / depth97 mm—
Weight116 g227 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
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