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Fenix LR80R vs Imalent R90C

What LR80R does better (2) and where R90C wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LR80R
Fenix · 2021LR80R
9.6Score
2 advantages≈ $450
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Imalent R90C
Imalent · 2018R90C
7.9Score
4 advantages≈ $410
9.4Brightness & throw9.6
9.6Battery & charging3.7
4.3Build & durability3.8

Why is LR80R better than R90C?

  1. Battery capacity12,000 mAh vs 4,250 mAh2.8×
  2. Maximum runtime300 h vs 26 h11.5×

Why is R90C better than LR80R?

  1. Peak beam intensity319,220 cd vs 704,900 cd2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,130 m vs 1,679 m+49%
  3. Maximum output18,000 lm vs 20,000 lm+11%
  4. Weight1,636 g vs 1,250 g+31%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LR80RFenix LR80R≈ $4509.6
Imalent R90CImalent R90C≈ $4107.9
Light output
Maximum output18,000 lm20,000 lm
Peak beam intensity319,220 cd704,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,130 m1,679 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Cree XHP35 HI
LED makerLuminusCree
Number of LEDs69
Colour temperature6,100K—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity12,000 mAh4,250 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h26 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height259 mm—
Head diameter / width108 mm—
Body diameter / depth54 mm—
Weight1,636 g1,250 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels8—
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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