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Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100 vs Magene P505

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Magene P505 is cheaper at $349. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100 or Magene P505?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Magene P505 is the cheaper at $349.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100 Magene P505
US price $864.99 $349
BrandStagesMagene
Released
Mount type crank-arm spider
Measurement sides dual-sided
Accuracy pct 1.5 1
Weight grams 15
Battery type CR2032 rechargeable-liion
Battery life hrs 175 200
Connectivity ANT+/BLE ANT+/BLE
Power balance measured Yes No
Cycling dynamics No
Waterproof rating IPX7 IPX7
Warranty years 2

Sources — Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100: stagescycling.com (verified 2026-07-13). Magene P505: magene.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100 and Magene P505?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Mount type: Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100 crank-arm vs Magene P505 spider
  • Accuracy pct: Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100 1.5 vs Magene P505 1
  • Battery type: Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100 CR2032 vs Magene P505 rechargeable-liion
  • Battery life hrs: Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100 175 vs Magene P505 200
  • Power balance measured: Stages Power LR Shimano Ultegra R8100 true vs Magene P505 false

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