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Fenix CL26R vs Ledlenser ML6

What CL26R does better (2) and where ML6 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix CL26R
Fenix · 2019CL26R
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $50
vs
Ledlenser ML6
Ledlenser · 2018ML6
9.6Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
6.1Brightness & throw8.3
9.7Battery & charging7.6
9.0Build & durability6.4
4.3Light quality9.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is CL26R better than ML6?

  1. Maximum runtime400 h vs 200 h2×
  2. Weight116 g vs 175 g+51%

Why is ML6 better than CL26R?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 750 lm+88%
  2. Brightness levels3 vs 62×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL26RFenix CL26R≈ $508.7
Ledlenser ML6Ledlenser ML6≈ $609.6
Light output
Maximum output400 lm750 lm
Peak beam intensity160 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)25 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature4,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionAAA
Maximum runtime400 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—178 mm
Head diameter / width—370 mm
Body diameter / depth97 mm—
Weight116 g175 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels36
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
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