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Fenix LR40R vs Imalent R90C

What LR40R does better (2) and where R90C wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LR40R
Fenix · 2019LR40R
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $280
vs
Imalent R90C
Imalent · 2018R90C
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $410
Higher score
9.1Brightness & throw9.7
7.8Battery & charging4.6
2.2Build & durability4.3

Why is LR40R better than R90C?

  1. Maximum runtime92.3 h vs 26 h3.6×
  2. Weight499 g vs 1,250 g2.5×

Why is R90C better than LR40R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)640 m vs 1,679 m2.6×
  2. Peak beam intensity102,400 cd vs 704,900 cd6.9×
  3. Maximum output12,000 lm vs 20,000 lm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LR40RFenix LR40R≈ $2806.8
Imalent R90CImalent R90C≈ $4108.0
Light output
Maximum output12,000 lm20,000 lm
Peak beam intensity102,400 cd704,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)640 m1,679 m
Runtime at maximum output198 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XHP35 HI
LED makerCreeCree
Number of LEDs—9
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—4,250 mAh
Maximum runtime92.3 h26 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height154 mm—
Head diameter / width80 mm—
Body diameter / depth51 mm—
Weight499 g1,250 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
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