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Maglite ML300LX-S2016 vs Maglite ML50LX 3-C-Cell

What ML300LX-S2016 does better (1) and where ML50LX 3-C-Cell wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Maglite ML300LX-S2016
Maglite · 2019ML300LX-S2016
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ $80
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Maglite ML50LX 3-C-Cell
Maglite · 2021ML50LX 3-C-Cell
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw5.5
2.2Build & durability2.7

Why is ML300LX-S2016 better than ML50LX 3-C-Cell?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)366 m vs 339 m+8%

Why is ML50LX 3-C-Cell better than ML300LX-S2016?

  1. Maximum runtime69 h vs 153 h2.2×
  2. Maximum output524 lm vs 611 lm+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output524 lm611 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)366 m339 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
Battery & charging
BatteryDC
Number of batteries23
Maximum runtime69 h153 h
Rechargeable—No
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height230 mm260 mm
Head diameter / width57 mm—
Weight566 g—
Modes & features
ColoursBlack—
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