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Fenix GL06 vs Nextorch WL14

What GL06 does better (3) and where WL14 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL06
Fenix · 2023GL06
3.6Score
3 advantages≈ $85
vs
Nextorch WL14
Nextorch · 2022WL14
5.1Score
3 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
4.5Brightness & throw2.8
2.2Battery & charging6.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

GL06WL14
28 × 613236 × 6230
GL06WL14Difference
Length / height61 mm62 mm−1 mm
Head diameter / width28 mm36 mm−8 mm
Body diameter / depth32 mm30 mm+2 mm
Weight69 g48 g+21 g

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

Why is GL06 better than WL14?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)140 m vs 115 m+22%
  2. Maximum output600 lm vs 500 lm+20%
  3. Peak beam intensity4,900 cd vs 3,310 cd+48%

Why is WL14 better than GL06?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · GL06: Yes
  2. Maximum runtime1.5 h vs 2.5 h+67%
  3. Weight69 g vs 48 g+44%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix GL06Fenix GL06≈ $853.6
Nextorch WL14Nextorch WL14≈ $555.1
Light output
Maximum output600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity4,900 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)140 m115 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-L HI—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature4,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA—
Battery capacity—250 mAh
Maximum runtime1.5 h2.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX7
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Size & weight
Length / height61 mm62 mm
Head diameter / width28 mm36 mm
Body diameter / depth32 mm30 mm
Weight69 g48 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memory—Yes
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