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Fenix LR40R vs Fenix LR50R

What LR40R does better (2) and where LR50R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LR40R
Fenix · 2019LR40R
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $280
vs
Fenix LR50R
Fenix · 2021LR50R
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $320
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw9.2
7.6Battery & charging7.6
2.5Build & durability4.2
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LR40RLR50R
80 × 1545188 × 16360
LR40RLR50RDifference
Length / height154 mm163 mm−9 mm
Head diameter / width80 mm88 mm−8 mm
Body diameter / depth51 mm60 mm−9 mm
Weight499 g987 g−488 g

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

Why is LR40R better than LR50R?

  1. Weight499 g vs 987 g+98%
  2. Maximum runtime92.3 h vs 58 h+59%

Why is LR50R better than LR40R?

  1. Peak beam intensity102,400 cd vs 225,620 cd2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)640 m vs 950 m+48%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LR40RFenix LR40R≈ $2806.4
Fenix LR50RFenix LR50R≈ $3209.1
Light output
Maximum output12,000 lm12,000 lm
Peak beam intensity102,400 cd225,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)640 m950 m
Runtime at maximum output198 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-70
LED makerCreeLuminus
Number of LEDs—4
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—16,000 mAh
Maximum runtime92.3 h58 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height154 mm163 mm
Head diameter / width80 mm88 mm
Body diameter / depth51 mm60 mm
Weight499 g987 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—6
Switch—Dual switches
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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