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Fenix WF30RE Intrinsically Safe vs Maglite ML300L 3 D-Cell

What WF30RE Intrinsically Safe does better (2) and where ML300L 3 D-Cell wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix WF30RE Intrinsically Safe
4.8Score
2 advantages≈ $85
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Maglite ML300L 3 D-Cell
Maglite · 2021ML300L 3 D-Cell
3.9Score
2 advantages≈ $70
2.8Brightness & throw5.0
5.6Build & durability2.4

Why is WF30RE Intrinsically Safe better than ML300L 3 D-Cell?

  1. Weight215 g vs 748 g3.5×
  2. Maximum runtime120 h vs 117 h+3%

Why is ML300L 3 D-Cell better than WF30RE Intrinsically Safe?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 406 m2.4×
  2. Maximum output280 lm vs 625 lm2.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output280 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m406 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G2—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature4,800K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoD
Maximum runtime120 h117 h
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height150.5 mm295 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth28 mm—
Weight215 g748 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
StrobeYes—
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