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Fenix CL28R vs Ledlenser AF12R

What CL28R does better (0) and where AF12R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix CL28R
Fenix · 2023CL28R
8.3Score
0 advantages≈ $100
vs
Ledlenser AF12R
Ledlenser · 2024AF12R
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $300
Higher score
7.6Brightness & throw9.7
4.5Build & durability5.6
7.3Light quality5.6

Why is CL28R better than AF12R?

CL28R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is AF12R better than CL28R?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 8,000 lm4×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL28RFenix CL28R≈ $1008.3
Ledlenser AF12RLedlenser AF12R≈ $3009.2
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm8,000 lm
Peak beam intensity840 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)58 m—
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)—80
Colour temperature2,700K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime360 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank functionYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width97 mm—
Body diameter / depth100 mm—
Weight376 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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