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Fenix WF30RE Intrinsically Safe vs Maglite ML300XL

What WF30RE Intrinsically Safe does better (4) and where ML300XL wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix WF30RE Intrinsically Safe
4.8Score
4 advantages≈ $85
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Maglite ML300XL
Maglite · 2021ML300XL
4.3Score
2 advantages≈ $75
2.8Brightness & throw5.0
9.2Battery & charging7.0
5.6Build & durability2.3

Why is WF30RE Intrinsically Safe better than ML300XL?

  1. Weight215 g vs 748 g3.5×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  3. RechargeableYes · ML300XL: No
  4. Maximum runtime120 h vs 117 h+3%

Why is ML300XL 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

Maglite ML300XLMaglite ML300XL≈ $754.3
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
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime120 h117 h
RechargeableYesNo
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height150.5 mm298 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth28 mm—
Weight215 g748 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
StrobeYes—
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