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Fenix PD25R vs Maglite ML50LX 3-C-Cell

What PD25R does better (3) and where ML50LX 3-C-Cell wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD25R
Fenix · 2022PD25R
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $60
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Maglite ML50LX 3-C-Cell
Maglite · 2021ML50LX 3-C-Cell
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $70
4.8Brightness & throw5.5
7.1Battery & charging8.3
9.1Build & durability2.7

Why is PD25R better than ML50LX 3-C-Cell?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Maximum output800 lm vs 611 lm+31%
  3. RechargeableYes · ML50LX 3-C-Cell: No

Why is ML50LX 3-C-Cell better than PD25R?

  1. Maximum runtime80 h vs 153 h+91%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m vs 339 m+36%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD25RFenix PD25R≈ $607.3
Light output
Maximum output800 lm611 lm
Peak beam intensity15,620 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m339 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123AC
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime80 h153 h
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height92 mm260 mm
Weight78 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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