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Fenix CL28R vs Ledlenser W5R

What CL28R does better (1) and where W5R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix CL28R
Fenix · 2023CL28R
8.3Score
1 advantage≈ $100
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Ledlenser W5R
Ledlenser · 2023W5R
6.3Score
0 advantages≈ $60
7.6Brightness & throw8.6
9.1Battery & charging6.1
4.5Build & durability2.6
7.3Light quality5.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is CL28R better than W5R?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 999 lm2×

Why is W5R better than CL28R?

W5R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL28RFenix CL28R≈ $1008.3
Ledlenser W5RLedlenser W5R≈ $606.3
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm999 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 chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Head diameter / width97 mm—
Body diameter / depth100 mm—
Weight376 g—
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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