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Fenix GL07 vs Nextorch WL50

What GL07 does better (2) and where WL50 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL07
Fenix · 2025GL07
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $90
vs
Nextorch WL50
Nextorch · 2024WL50
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw5.6
4.0Battery & charging7.0
9.1Build & durability6.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

GL07WL50
28.2 × 66.331.644 × 12537
GL07WL50Difference
Length / height66.3 mm125 mm−58.7 mm
Head diameter / width28.2 mm44 mm−15.8 mm
Body diameter / depth31.6 mm37 mm−5.4 mm
Weight74 g135 g−61 g

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

Why is GL07 better than WL50?

  1. Weight74 g vs 135 g+82%
  2. Maximum output700 lm vs 550 lm+27%

Why is WL50 better than GL07?

  1. Maximum runtime1 h vs 1.8 h+80%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m vs 250 m+4%
  3. Peak beam intensity14,400 cd vs 15,620 cd+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix GL07Fenix GL07≈ $906.9
Nextorch WL50Nextorch WL50≈ $1207.2
Light output
Maximum output700 lm550 lm
Peak beam intensity14,400 cd15,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m250 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-12R—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
Maximum runtime1 h1.8 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height66.3 mm125 mm
Head diameter / width28.2 mm44 mm
Body diameter / depth31.6 mm37 mm
Weight74 g135 g
Modes & features
Switch—Remote pressure switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
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