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Fenix CL28R vs Lighthouse Elite

What CL28R does better (3) and where Elite wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix CL28R
Fenix · 2023CL28R
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Lighthouse Elite
Lighthouse · 2021Elite
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $65
7.8Brightness & throw8.0
9.0Battery & charging4.7
4.5Build & durability6.0

Why is CL28R better than Elite?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 750 lm2.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)58 m vs 21 m2.8×
  3. Maximum runtime360 h vs 20 h18×

Why is Elite better than CL28R?

  1. Weight376 g vs 321 g+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix CL28RFenix CL28R≈ $1008.2
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm750 lm
Peak beam intensity840 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)58 m21 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature2,700K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime360 h20 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width97 mm—
Body diameter / depth100 mm—
Weight376 g321 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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