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Fenix GL06 vs Nextorch WL13

What GL06 does better (1) and where WL13 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL06
Fenix · 2023GL06
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ $85
vs
Nextorch WL13
Nextorch · 2022WL13
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
4.5Brightness & throw6.8
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

GL06WL13
28 × 613239 × 8236
GL06WL13Difference
Length / height61 mm82 mm−21 mm
Head diameter / width28 mm39 mm−11 mm
Body diameter / depth32 mm36 mm−4 mm
Weight69 g89 g−20 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is GL06 better than WL13?

  1. Weight69 g vs 89 g+29%

Why is WL13 better than GL06?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 1,300 lm2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)140 m vs 180 m+29%
  3. Peak beam intensity4,900 cd vs 8,100 cd+65%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix GL06Fenix GL06≈ $853.6
Nextorch WL13Nextorch WL13≈ $1508.1
Light output
Maximum output600 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity4,900 cd8,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)140 m180 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-L HI—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature4,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime1.5 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingNo—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX7
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Size & weight
Length / height61 mm82 mm
Head diameter / width28 mm39 mm
Body diameter / depth32 mm36 mm
Weight69 g89 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesRemote pressure switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYes—
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