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Fenix LD22 V2.0 vs Maglite ML50LX 3-C-Cell

What LD22 V2.0 does better (4) and where ML50LX 3-C-Cell wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD22 V2.0
Fenix · 2022LD22 V2.0
7.5Score
4 advantages≈ $60
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Maglite ML50LX 3-C-Cell
Maglite · 2021ML50LX 3-C-Cell
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $70
4.5Brightness & throw5.5
8.7Battery & charging8.3
7.8Build & durability2.7

Why is LD22 V2.0 better than ML50LX 3-C-Cell?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Maximum output800 lm vs 611 lm+31%
  3. Maximum runtime220 h vs 153 h+44%
  4. RechargeableYes · ML50LX 3-C-Cell: No

Why is ML50LX 3-C-Cell better than LD22 V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)214 m vs 339 m+58%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD22 V2.0Fenix LD22 V2.0≈ $607.5
Light output
Maximum output800 lm611 lm
Peak beam intensity11,450 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)214 m339 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAC
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime220 h153 h
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height148 mm260 mm
Head diameter / width21 mm—
Body diameter / depth18 mm—
Weight96 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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