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Fenix WF30RE Intrinsically Safe vs Maglite ML50LX 3-C-Cell

What WF30RE Intrinsically Safe does better (2) and where ML50LX 3-C-Cell wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix WF30RE Intrinsically Safe
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $85
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Maglite ML50LX 3-C-Cell
Maglite · 2021ML50LX 3-C-Cell
5.2Score
3 advantages≈ $70
3.3Brightness & throw5.5
9.3Battery & charging8.3
6.2Build & durability2.7

Why is WF30RE Intrinsically Safe better than ML50LX 3-C-Cell?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. RechargeableYes · ML50LX 3-C-Cell: No

Why is ML50LX 3-C-Cell better than WF30RE Intrinsically Safe?

  1. Maximum output280 lm vs 611 lm2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 339 m+99%
  3. Maximum runtime120 h vs 153 h+27%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output280 lm611 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m339 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G2—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature4,800K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoC
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime120 h153 h
RechargeableYesNo
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height150.5 mm260 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth28 mm—
Weight215 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
StrobeYes—
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