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Fenix CL27R vs Ledlenser AF12R

What CL27R does better (0) and where AF12R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix CL27R
Fenix · 2024CL27R
8.5Score
0 advantages≈ $85
vs
Ledlenser AF12R
Ledlenser · 2024AF12R
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $250
Higher score
8.6Brightness & throw9.8
5.2Build & durability5.9
7.1Light quality4.4

Why is CL27R better than AF12R?

CL27R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is AF12R better than CL27R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 8,000 lm5×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL27RFenix CL27R≈ $858.5
Ledlenser AF12RLedlenser AF12R≈ $2509.1
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm8,000 lm
Peak beam intensity8,100 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m—
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)—80
Colour temperature5,700K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime285 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank functionYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width91.7 mm—
Body diameter / depth109.8 mm—
Weight300 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
ColoursGreen—
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