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Fenix CL27R vs Ledlenser AF4R

What CL27R does better (0) and where AF4R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix CL27R
Fenix · 2024CL27R
8.4Score
0 advantages≈ $85
vs
Ledlenser AF4R
Ledlenser · 2024AF4R
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
8.1Brightness & throw9.6
4.7Build & durability5.6
7.3Light quality5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is CL27R better than AF4R?

CL27R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is AF4R better than CL27R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 2,000 lm+25%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL27RFenix CL27R≈ $858.4
Ledlenser AF4RLedlenser AF4R≈ $1508.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm2,000 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—
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
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