Product reviews/11/18/2024

ISPO Award Winner 2024: Fenix CL27R Spot and Floodlight Lantern

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The Fenix CL27R is designed for multi-person team camping, outdoor work sites and other demanding environments where wide-area floodlighting and long-range spot lighting are essential. Its ability to seamlessly adapt to different environments makes it a trusted companion for outdoor adventures and professional tasks. 

The Fenix CL27R Spot and Floodlight Lantern is the ultimate lighting solution for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals alike. Combining advanced technology, rugged design and user-focused features, this lantern is perfect for multi-person camping trips, outdoor work sites and any scenario that requires reliable, high-performance lighting. The lantern features an integrated lens that combines spotlight and floodlight functionality. Its core spotlight provides powerful, long-range illumination, while the surrounding floodlight provides even, wide-angle coverage. This design provides a perfect blend of focused and ambient lighting to meet the diverse needs of outdoor users.

Dual dials for stepless adjustment

The lantern is equipped with dual dials for seamless control of brightness and color temperature. Whether you need intense light for precision tasks or a softer glow for ambiance, the CL27R adapts effortlessly. The adjustable color temperature ranges from warm to cool, enhancing visibility and comfort in a variety of environments. 

For ultimate versatility, the lantern features a 360° rotating magnetic handle. This feature allows for multiple mounting options, including magnetic attachment to metal surfaces, hanging, or tripod mounting via a built-in threaded interface. It ensures easy positioning in any environment, whether you're illuminating a workbench or a campsite.

High-capacity 5000mAh battery with Type-C charging

The Fenix CL27R is powered by a 5000mAh 21700 battery, providing long-lasting performance for extended outdoor activities. The swappable battery design ensures backup options are always available, while Type-C charging provides fast and convenient power, making it a reliable companion for long trips. The lantern has both red and white light modes. The red light is perfect for maintaining night vision and creating a softer, less obtrusive ambiance, while the white light delivers up to 1600 lumens of brightness for powerful illumination. 

Rugged design with IP66 protection

Built to withstand the elements, the CL27R is IP66-rated for water and dust resistance. It features a durable aluminum alloy construction for abrasion resistance, environmental friendliness and easy portability. Whether faced with rain, dust or harsh conditions, the lantern maintains peak performance. Its ability to seamlessly adapt to different environments makes it a trusted companion for outdoor adventures and professional tasks. 

The Fenix CL27R's intuitive user experience ensures effortless operation, while its lightweight, durable materials prioritize comfort and durability. Available in Wild Green and Glacier Blue, the lantern combines sleek aesthetics with rugged functionality. Its eco-friendly design reflects Fenix's commitment to sustainability, using recyclable materials that are both waterproof and windproof.

"The Fenix CL27R is designed to provide a wide range of flood and long-range spot lighting for multi-person team camping/outdoor work sites. It utilizes a one-piece focusing lens, with a core focusing spot in the center to enhance the irradiation distance, and the outer ring of the core as a flooding surface for better mixing of light; it also optimizes the user's experience of using the lighting tool". 
Fuping Liu, Product Manager at Fenix
Robust and waterproof: the versatile Fenix CL27R outdoor lamp
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Fenix

What the Jury says:

"This versatile flood and spot light is ideal for team camping and working in the field. Its integrated lens design features a focused central beam for increased long-range visibility, surrounded by a wide, diffused ring for balanced, mixed lighting that optimizes the user experience in a variety of outdoor environments". 
ISPO Award Jury

This convinced the jury:

  • Magnetic handle for hands-free mounting 
  • Adjustable color temperature
  • Strong 5000mAh battery for longevity 

Product Specification

  • Size: 109.8 × 39.6 × 91.7 mm 
  • Colors Available: Glacier Blue (€ 89.95) and Wild Green (€ 84.95) 
  • Brightness: Up to 1600 lumens 
  • Battery: 5000mAh 21700 rechargeable battery 
  • Charging: Type-C port 
  • Target Group: Consumers, outdoor enthusiasts, and trade professionals 
  • RRP: € 89.95 
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