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Fenix CL27R vs Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 253% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix CL27R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 12855% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lowest output

Fenix CL27R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 253% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix CL27R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 12855% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Fenix CL27R stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest candela

Fenix CL27R stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest candela

Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 284% gap from the closest alternative.

Specification Profile

Relative dimensions at a glance

Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.

Fenix CL27R — Beam distance: 180 m (591 ft)Fenix CL27R — Max candela: 8223 cdFenix CL27R — Length: 110 mm (4.33 in)Fenix CL27R — Max lumens: 1600 lmFenix CL27R — Max runtime: 17100 minFenix CL27R — Weight: 300 g (10.58 oz)Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril — Beam distance: 355.4 m (1166 ft)Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril — Max candela: 31577 cdSofirn SP36 BLF Anduril — Length: 127 mm (5.00 in)Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril — Max lumens: 5650 lmSofirn SP36 BLF Anduril — Max runtime: 132 minSofirn SP36 BLF Anduril — Weight: 300 g (10.58 oz)Beam distanceMax candelaLengthMax lumensMax runtimeWeight
Price & carry
Retail price
Unknown
US$54.99
Weight
300 g (10.58 oz)
300 g (10.58 oz)
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmLowest output
5650 lmHighest output
Max candela
8223 cdLowest candela
31577 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
355.4 m (1166 ft)Highest
Max runtime
17100 minLongest runtime
132 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion (Fenix ARB-L21-5000 V2.0)
3 x 18650 lithium-ion (button top required)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (quick charge up to ~2.6A input)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy front case and polycarbonate body
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Camping▣Outdoor Work▣Power Outages▣Emergency Lighting▣Industrial Maintenance
▣EDC▣Outdoor Use▣Users Wanting High Output With Multiple Cells▣Anduril Ui Enthusiasts▣Users Needing USB C Charging And Powerbank Feature
Common praise
✓Powerful Brightness With Up To 1600 Lumens✓Adjustable Brightness And Color Temperature✓Durable Construction With Ip66 Rating And 1m Impact Resistance✓Smooth And Intuitive Rotary Switch Controls✓Multiple Lighting Modes Including Red Light For Night Vision✓USB C Rechargeable With Included Battery✓Magnetic Base And Tripod Mount For Versatile Placement
✓High Maximum Output With A Neutral White, High Cri LED For Comfortable Beam Quality✓Customizable Anduril 2 Ui With Multiple Modes And Temperature Regulation✓Built In USB C Charging And Powerbank Functionality✓Good Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum Body And Strong Knurling For Grip
Common complaints
⚠Magnetic Base Is Not Very Strong And May Struggle To Hold Securely⚠Handle Looseness Requiring Adjustment To Maintain Position
⚠Relatively Heavy And Large For Pocket Carry; Better Suited For Bag Or Holster⚠Gets Very Hot At Maximum Brightness; Not Comfortable To Hold On Turbo For More Than A Few Minutes⚠No Included Carry Options Like Pouch Or Lanyard⚠The Flashlight Is Nearly Perfectly Round, Making It Prone To Rolling If Not Stowed Securely

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