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Fenix GL19R V2.0 vs Fenix GL23R

What GL19R V2.0 does better (2) and where GL23R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL19R V2.0
Fenix · 2024GL19R V2.0
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $100
vs
Fenix GL23R
Fenix · 2024GL23R
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $140
Higher score
9.0Brightness & throw7.6
3.5Battery & charging8.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

GL19R V2.0GL23R
31 × 943230 × 8743
GL19R V2.0GL23RDifference
Length / height94 mm87 mm+7 mm
Head diameter / width31 mm30 mm+1 mm
Body diameter / depth32 mm43 mm−11 mm
Weight119 g120 g−1 g

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

Why is GL19R V2.0 better than GL23R?

  1. Peak beam intensity44,100 cd vs 14,400 cd3.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)420 m vs 240 m+75%

Why is GL23R better than GL19R V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime0.9 h vs 13 h14.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix GL19R V2.0Fenix GL19R V2.0≈ $1006.3
Fenix GL23RFenix GL23R≈ $1408.7
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity44,100 cd14,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)420 m240 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25RLuminus SFT-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,000K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion18350 Li-ion, AAA
Maximum runtime0.9 h13 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Size & weight
Length / height94 mm87 mm
Head diameter / width31 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth32 mm43 mm
Weight119 g120 g
Modes & features
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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