PLEASE NOTE: The CL25R camping lantern has been upgraded. See below for information regarding the CL26R
CL20R vs CL25R
| Model |
CL20R |
CL25R |
| Price |
$39.95 |
$59.95 |
| Output |
300 lumens |
350 lumens |
| Features |
Rechargeable |
Rechargeable |
| Beam diameter |
40 feet |
82 feet |
| Red light |
Yes - 1.5 lumens |
Yes - 1.5 lumens |
| Battery |
Built-in |
One 18650 or 2 CR123A’s |
| LED |
Neutral white and red |
Cool white and red |
| Water rating |
IP66 rated |
IPX-8 rated |
| Number of outputs |
4 normal modes + Red |
4 normal modes + Red |
| Color |
Blue or Orange |
Black or Olive |
| Batteries included |
Yes |
Yes |
| Length |
2.8 inches |
2.0 inches |
Either of these lanterns can certainly do the jobs needed. Both have a magnetic bottom and a D-ring for use. One special feature about the CL25R is that it has a tripod socket so you can easily set this light up for the perfect lighting for photography or just to light up the campfire. A big advantage that the CL20R has over the CL25R is that the LED is a neutral white light which is much better for color rendering as well as creating a nice, smooth beam. Both lights have a single switch for operation. One reason why the CL20R will be the winner in my opinion is that the magnet on the Fenix CL20R is much more powerful and has a wider surface area compared to the Fenix CL25R. The CL25R has a small round magnet, which is powerful, but the CL20R has nearly the whole entire bottom as a magnet. So if you looking for a great lantern for working on a car or even at a campfire, the CL20R will be perfect. With the magnet bottom for working on a car and then the D-ring to hang the light around the campfire.
Fenix CL26R is your upgrade, here now!
CL26R camping lantern offers 400 lumens of output and micro-USB charging capability. With a maximum runtime of 400 hours the CL26R will last for your whole weekend trip!
