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Fenix CL27R vs Fenix CL28R

What CL27R does better (3) and where CL28R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix CL27R
Fenix · 2024CL27R
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $85
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Fenix CL28R
Fenix · 2023CL28R
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ $100
8.1Brightness & throw7.6
8.4Battery & charging9.1
4.7Build & durability4.5
7.3Light quality7.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is CL27R better than CL28R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 58 m3.1×
  2. Peak beam intensity8,100 cd vs 840 cd9.6×
  3. Weight300 g vs 376 g+25%

Why is CL28R better than CL27R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 2,000 lm+25%
  2. Maximum runtime285 h vs 360 h+26%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL27RFenix CL27R≈ $858.4
Fenix CL28RFenix CL28R≈ $1008.3
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity8,100 cd840 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m58 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelCOB LED panel
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature5,700K2,700K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime285 h360 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Power bank functionYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Magnetic tail / baseYesYes
Size & weight
Head diameter / width91.7 mm97 mm
Body diameter / depth109.8 mm100 mm
Weight300 g376 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYesYes
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelRotary / scroll wheel
Red lightYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
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