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Fenix LR40R V2.0 vs Fenix LR50R V2.0

What LR40R V2.0 does better (3) and where LR50R V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LR40R V2.0
Fenix · 2023LR40R V2.0
9.5Score
3 advantages≈ $300
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Fenix LR50R V2.0
Fenix · 2026LR50R V2.0
8.9Score
3 advantages≈ $370
9.1Brightness & throw9.2
8.4Battery & charging9.2
4.2Build & durability4.2
9.8Light quality5.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LR40R V2.0LR50R V2.0
82 × 1755589.6 × 217.653.9
LR40R V2.0LR50R V2.0Difference
Length / height175 mm217.6 mm−42.6 mm
Head diameter / width82 mm89.6 mm−7.6 mm
Body diameter / depth55 mm53.9 mm+1.1 mm
Weight842 g1,150 g−308 g

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

Why is LR40R V2.0 better than LR50R V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)900 m vs 846 m+6%
  2. Weight842 g vs 1,150 g+37%
  3. Peak beam intensity202,500 cd vs 178,930 cd+13%

Why is LR50R V2.0 better than LR40R V2.0?

  1. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 32,000 mAh6.4×
  2. Maximum output15,000 lm vs 18,000 lm+20%
  3. Maximum runtime177 h vs 195 h+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LR40R V2.0Fenix LR40R V2.0≈ $3009.5
Fenix LR50R V2.0Fenix LR50R V2.0≈ $3708.9
Light output
Maximum output15,000 lm18,000 lm
Peak beam intensity202,500 cd178,930 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)900 m846 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70Luminus SST-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs66
Colour temperature6,000K6,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po46950 Li-ion
Number of batteries3—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh32,000 mAh
Maximum runtime177 h195 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Power bank functionYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height175 mm217.6 mm
Head diameter / width82 mm89.6 mm
Body diameter / depth55 mm53.9 mm
Weight842 g1,150 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels16—
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelRotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
UV light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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