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Fenix LR40R vs Fenix LR80R

What LR40R does better (1) and where LR80R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LR40R
Fenix · 2019LR40R
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $280
vs
Fenix LR80R
Fenix · 2021LR80R
9.6Score
4 advantages≈ $450
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw9.4
7.6Battery & charging9.6
2.5Build & durability4.3
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LR40RLR80R
80 × 15451108 × 25954
LR40RLR80RDifference
Length / height154 mm259 mm−105 mm
Head diameter / width80 mm108 mm−28 mm
Body diameter / depth51 mm54 mm−3 mm
Weight499 g1,636 g−1,137 g

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

Why is LR40R better than LR80R?

  1. Weight499 g vs 1,636 g3.3×

Why is LR80R better than LR40R?

  1. Peak beam intensity102,400 cd vs 319,220 cd3.1×
  2. Maximum runtime92.3 h vs 300 h3.3×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)640 m vs 1,130 m+77%
  4. Maximum output12,000 lm vs 18,000 lm+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LR40RFenix LR40R≈ $2806.4
Fenix LR80RFenix LR80R≈ $4509.6
Light output
Maximum output12,000 lm18,000 lm
Peak beam intensity102,400 cd319,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)640 m1,130 m
Runtime at maximum output198 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-70
LED makerCreeLuminus
Number of LEDs—6
Colour temperature—6,100K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—12,000 mAh
Maximum runtime92.3 h300 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height154 mm259 mm
Head diameter / width80 mm108 mm
Body diameter / depth51 mm54 mm
Weight499 g1,636 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—8
Switch—Dual switches
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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