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Fenix GL19R V2.0 vs Fenix GL30R

What GL19R V2.0 does better (2) and where GL30R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL19R V2.0
Fenix · 2024GL19R V2.0
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $100
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Fenix GL30R
Fenix · 2026GL30R
9.3Score
4 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
9.0Brightness & throw8.3
3.5Battery & charging7.8
3.7Build & durability8.6

Why is GL19R V2.0 better than GL30R?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 800 lm+50%
  2. Weight119 g vs 206 g+73%

Why is GL30R better than GL19R V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime0.9 h vs 2.2 h2.4×
  2. Peak beam intensity44,100 cd vs 100,000 cd2.3×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)420 m vs 630 m+50%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix GL19R V2.0Fenix GL19R V2.0≈ $1006.3
Fenix GL30RFenix GL30R≈ $1609.3
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity44,100 cd100,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)420 m630 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25RLuminus SFT-12R
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,000K7,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime0.9 h2.2 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height94 mm146.5 mm
Head diameter / width31 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight119 g206 g
Modes & features
Switch—Remote pressure switch
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