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Fenix CL27R vs Fenix CP50R

What CL27R does better (2) and where CP50R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix CL27R
Fenix · 2024CL27R
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $85
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Fenix CP50R
Fenix · 2025CP50R
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $180
Higher score
8.1Brightness & throw9.4
8.4Battery & charging8.9
4.7Build & durability3.5
7.3Light quality7.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is CL27R better than CP50R?

  1. Weight300 g vs 759 g2.5×
  2. Maximum runtime285 h vs 240 h+19%

Why is CP50R better than CL27R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 5,500 lm3.4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 450 m2.5×
  3. Peak beam intensity8,100 cd vs 50,620 cd6.2×
  4. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL27RFenix CL27R≈ $858.4
Fenix CP50RFenix CP50R≈ $1809.0
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm5,500 lm
Peak beam intensity8,100 cd50,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m450 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelCOB LED panel
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20Luminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature5,700K2,700K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime285 h240 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Power bank functionYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx6
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYesYes
Size & weight
Head diameter / width91.7 mm151.5 mm
Body diameter / depth109.8 mm165.3 mm
Weight300 g759 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYesYes
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelRotary / scroll wheel
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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