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Fenix UC52 vs Maglite ML150LR

What UC52 does better (3) and where ML150LR wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix UC52
Fenix · 2018UC52
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $150
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Maglite ML150LR
Maglite · 2018ML150LR
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ $190
6.2Brightness & throw6.4
4.6Battery & charging2.2
5.4Build & durability3.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

UC52ML150LR
42 × 153.52650 × 270
UC52ML150LRDifference
Length / height153.5 mm270 mm−116.5 mm
Head diameter / width42 mm50 mm−8 mm
Weight275 g440 g−165 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is UC52 better than ML150LR?

  1. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 1,082 lm2.9×
  2. Maximum runtime82.5 h vs 3.2 h25.4×
  3. Weight275 g vs 440 g+60%

Why is ML150LR better than UC52?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)253 m vs 458 m+81%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix UC52Fenix UC52≈ $1506.7
Maglite ML150LRMaglite ML150LR≈ $1904.2
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm1,082 lm
Peak beam intensity16,000 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)253 m458 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity3,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime82.5 h3.2 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Charging time—6 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Size & weight
Length / height153.5 mm270 mm
Head diameter / width42 mm50 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight275 g440 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
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