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Fenix CL27R vs Ledlenser ML6

What CL27R does better (2) and where ML6 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix CL27R
Fenix · 2024CL27R
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $85
vs
Ledlenser ML6
Ledlenser · 2018ML6
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
8.1Brightness & throw8.3
8.4Battery & charging7.6
4.7Build & durability6.4
7.3Light quality9.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is CL27R better than ML6?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 750 lm2.1×
  2. Maximum runtime285 h vs 200 h+43%

Why is ML6 better than CL27R?

  1. Weight300 g vs 175 g+71%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL27RFenix CL27R≈ $858.4
Ledlenser ML6Ledlenser ML6≈ $609.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm750 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 temperature5,700K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionAAA
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime285 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Power bank functionYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx6
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—178 mm
Head diameter / width91.7 mm370 mm
Body diameter / depth109.8 mm—
Weight300 g175 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—6
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
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