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Fenix WT16R vs Goal Zero Goal 500

What WT16R does better (0) and where Goal 500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix WT16R
Fenix · 2021WT16R
4.4Score
0 advantages≈ $65
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Goal Zero Goal 500
Goal Zero · 2021Goal 500
3.7Score
1 advantage≈ $65
2.9Brightness & throw3.8
4.1Build & durability2.7

Why is WT16R better than Goal 500?

WT16R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Goal 500 better than WT16R?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 500 lm+67%
Specifications

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Fenix WT16RFenix WT16R≈ $654.4
Light output
Maximum output300 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-E2—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature5,800K3,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime30 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height127 mm224 mm
Head diameter / width37 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight129 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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