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Fenix LR50R vs Imalent R90C

What LR50R does better (3) and where R90C wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LR50R
Fenix · 2021LR50R
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ $320
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Imalent R90C
Imalent · 2018R90C
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ $410
9.2Brightness & throw9.6
7.6Battery & charging3.7
4.2Build & durability3.8

Why is LR50R better than R90C?

  1. Battery capacity16,000 mAh vs 4,250 mAh3.8×
  2. Maximum runtime58 h vs 26 h2.2×
  3. Weight987 g vs 1,250 g+27%

Why is R90C better than LR50R?

  1. Peak beam intensity225,620 cd vs 704,900 cd3.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)950 m vs 1,679 m+77%
  3. Maximum output12,000 lm vs 20,000 lm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LR50RFenix LR50R≈ $3209.1
Imalent R90CImalent R90C≈ $4107.9
Light output
Maximum output12,000 lm20,000 lm
Peak beam intensity225,620 cd704,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)950 m1,679 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Cree XHP35 HI
LED makerLuminusCree
Number of LEDs49
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity16,000 mAh4,250 mAh
Maximum runtime58 h26 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height163 mm—
Head diameter / width88 mm—
Body diameter / depth60 mm—
Weight987 g1,250 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels6—
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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