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Fenix PD25R vs Maglite ML25L

What PD25R does better (4) and where ML25L wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD25R
Fenix · 2022PD25R
7.0Score
4 advantages≈ $60
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Maglite ML25L
Maglite · 2022ML25L
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ $55
4.7Brightness & throw4.3
7.0Battery & charging7.4
9.1Build & durability3.0

Why is PD25R better than ML25L?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 192 lm4.2×
  2. Weight78 g vs 317 g4.1×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  4. Maximum runtime80 h vs 72 h+11%

Why is ML25L better than PD25R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m vs 337 m+35%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD25RFenix PD25R≈ $607.0
Maglite ML25LMaglite ML25L≈ $554.7
Light output
Maximum output800 lm192 lm
Peak beam intensity15,620 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m337 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime80 h72 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height92 mm168 mm
Head diameter / width—43 mm
Weight78 g317 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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