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Fenix E35R vs Maglite ML25L

What E35R does better (3) and where ML25L wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E35R
Fenix · 2023E35R
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $70
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Maglite ML25L
Maglite · 2022ML25L
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ $55
6.5Brightness & throw4.6
7.2Battery & charging7.9
6.9Build & durability3.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

E35RML25L
26.5 × 12024.843 × 168
E35RML25LDifference
Length / height120 mm168 mm−48 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm43 mm−16.5 mm
Weight148 g317 g−169 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is E35R better than ML25L?

  1. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 192 lm16.1×
  2. Weight148 g vs 317 g2.1×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×

Why is ML25L better than E35R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)260 m vs 337 m+30%
  2. Maximum runtime69 h vs 72 h+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E35RFenix E35R≈ $707.6
Maglite ML25LMaglite ML25L≈ $555.0
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm192 lm
Peak beam intensity16,900 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)260 m337 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,400K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime69 h72 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height120 mm168 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm43 mm
Body diameter / depth24.8 mm—
Weight148 g317 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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