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Fenix CL26R vs Ledlenser ML4

What CL26R does better (2) and where ML4 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix CL26R
Fenix · 2019CL26R
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $50
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Ledlenser ML4
Ledlenser · 2020ML4
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $50
6.1Brightness & throw5.3
9.7Battery & charging5.0
9.0Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is CL26R better than ML4?

  1. Maximum runtime400 h vs 40 h10×
  2. Maximum output400 lm vs 300 lm+33%

Why is ML4 better than CL26R?

  1. Weight116 g vs 71 g+63%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL26RFenix CL26R≈ $508.7
Ledlenser ML4Ledlenser ML4≈ $507.2
Light output
Maximum output400 lm300 lm
Peak beam intensity160 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)25 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature4,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionAA
Maximum runtime400 h40 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—96.5 mm
Body diameter / depth97 mm—
Weight116 g71 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
Red light—Yes
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