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Fenix GL06 vs Nitecore NWL20

What GL06 does better (2) and where NWL20 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL06
Fenix · 2023GL06
3.6Score
2 advantages≈ $85
vs
Nitecore NWL20
Nitecore · 2023NWL20
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
4.5Brightness & throw3.2
2.2Battery & charging9.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is GL06 better than NWL20?

  1. Peak beam intensity4,900 cd vs 2,160 cd2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)140 m vs 93 m+51%

Why is NWL20 better than GL06?

  1. Maximum runtime1.5 h vs 78 h52×
  2. USB-C chargingNo · GL06: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix GL06Fenix GL06≈ $853.6
Nitecore NWL20Nitecore NWL20≈ $355.4
Light output
Maximum output600 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity4,900 cd2,160 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)140 m93 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-L HI—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature4,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA—
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime1.5 h78 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX5
Water protection (IPx)—IPx5
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height61 mm—
Head diameter / width28 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight69 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
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