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Fenix GL06 vs Nextorch WL50
What GL06 does better (2) and where WL50 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
GL06WL50
| GL06 | WL50 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 61 mm | 125 mm | −64 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 28 mm | 44 mm | −16 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 32 mm | 37 mm | −5 mm |
| Weight | 69 g | 135 g | −66 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GL06 better than WL50?
- Weight69 g vs 135 g+96%
- Maximum output600 lm vs 550 lm+9%
Why is WL50 better than GL06?
- Peak beam intensity4,900 cd vs 15,620 cd3.2×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)140 m vs 250 m+79%
- USB-C chargingNo · GL06: Yes
- Maximum runtime1.5 h vs 1.8 h+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 600 lm | 550 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 4,900 cd | 15,620 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 140 m | 250 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Cree XP-L HI | — |
| LED maker | Cree | — |
| Colour temperature | 4,000K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A |
| Battery capacity | — | 2,600 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 1.5 h | 1.8 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 2 m |
| Body material | — | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 61 mm | 125 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 28 mm | 44 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 32 mm | 37 mm |
| Weight | 69 g | 135 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Dual switches | Remote pressure switch |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | Yes | — |
| Strobe | Yes | Yes |
