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Fenix GL19R V2.0 vs Fenix GL22

What GL19R V2.0 does better (4) and where GL22 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL19R V2.0
Fenix · 2024GL19R V2.0
6.3Score
4 advantages≈ $100
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Fenix GL22
Fenix · 2022GL22
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $120
9.0Brightness & throw5.2
3.5Battery & charging7.4
3.7Build & durability4.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

GL19R V2.0GL22
31 × 943231 × 6742
GL19R V2.0GL22Difference
Length / height94 mm67 mm+27 mm
Head diameter / width31 mm31 mm=
Body diameter / depth32 mm42 mm−10 mm
Weight119 g94 g+25 g

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

Why is GL19R V2.0 better than GL22?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)420 m vs 180 m2.3×
  2. Peak beam intensity44,100 cd vs 8,100 cd5.4×
  3. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 750 lm+60%
  4. USB-C chargingYes · GL22: No

Why is GL22 better than GL19R V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime0.9 h vs 17 h18.9×
  2. Weight119 g vs 94 g+27%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix GL19R V2.0Fenix GL19R V2.0≈ $1006.3
Fenix GL22Fenix GL22≈ $1205.7
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm750 lm
Peak beam intensity44,100 cd8,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)420 m180 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,000K5,800K
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA
Maximum runtime0.9 h17 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx6
Size & weight
Length / height94 mm67 mm
Head diameter / width31 mm31 mm
Body diameter / depth32 mm42 mm
Weight119 g94 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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