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Fenix CL28R vs Fenix CP50R

What CL28R does better (2) and where CP50R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix CL28R
Fenix · 2023CL28R
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ $100
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Fenix CP50R
Fenix · 2025CP50R
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $180
Higher score
7.6Brightness & throw9.4
9.1Battery & charging8.9
4.5Build & durability3.5
7.3Light quality7.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is CL28R better than CP50R?

  1. Weight376 g vs 759 g2×
  2. Maximum runtime360 h vs 240 h+50%

Why is CP50R better than CL28R?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 5,500 lm2.8×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)58 m vs 450 m7.8×
  3. Peak beam intensity840 cd vs 50,620 cd60.3×
  4. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL28RFenix CL28R≈ $1008.3
Fenix CP50RFenix CP50R≈ $1809.0
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm5,500 lm
Peak beam intensity840 cd50,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)58 m450 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelCOB LED panel
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-70
LED maker—Luminus
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature2,700K2,700K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime360 h240 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Power bank functionYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYesYes
Size & weight
Head diameter / width97 mm151.5 mm
Body diameter / depth100 mm165.3 mm
Weight376 g759 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYesYes
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelRotary / scroll wheel
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Mode memoryYesYes
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