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Fenix CL27R vs Petromax LM500 Complete

What CL27R does better (2) and where LM500 Complete wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix CL27R
Fenix · 2024CL27R
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $85
vs
Petromax LM500 Complete
Petromax · 2025LM500 Complete
9.5Score
0 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
8.1Brightness & throw7.4
8.4Battery & charging7.4

Why is CL27R better than LM500 Complete?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 500 lm3.2×
  2. Maximum runtime285 h vs 160 h+78%

Why is LM500 Complete better than CL27R?

LM500 Complete has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL27RFenix CL27R≈ $858.4
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm500 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-ion—
Number of batteries—4
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime285 h160 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width91.7 mm—
Body diameter / depth109.8 mm—
Weight300 g—
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red lightYes—
Colours—White, Red
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