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Fenix CL27R vs Ledlenser W5R

What CL27R does better (2) and where W5R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix CL27R
Fenix · 2024CL27R
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $85
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Ledlenser W5R
Ledlenser · 2023W5R
6.3Score
0 advantages≈ $60
8.1Brightness & throw8.6
8.4Battery & charging6.1
4.7Build & durability2.6
7.3Light quality5.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is CL27R better than W5R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 999 lm+60%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%

Why is W5R better than CL27R?

W5R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL27RFenix CL27R≈ $858.4
Ledlenser W5RLedlenser W5R≈ $606.3
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm999 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 chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Head diameter / width91.7 mm—
Body diameter / depth109.8 mm—
Weight300 g—
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red lightYes—
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