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Fenix GL19R V2.0 vs Nextorch WL50

What GL19R V2.0 does better (4) and where WL50 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL19R V2.0
Fenix · 2024GL19R V2.0
6.3Score
4 advantages≈ $100
vs
Nextorch WL50
Nextorch · 2024WL50
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
9.0Brightness & throw5.6
3.5Battery & charging7.0
3.7Build & durability6.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

GL19R V2.0WL50
31 × 943244 × 12537
GL19R V2.0WL50Difference
Length / height94 mm125 mm−31 mm
Head diameter / width31 mm44 mm−13 mm
Body diameter / depth32 mm37 mm−5 mm
Weight119 g135 g−16 g

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

Why is GL19R V2.0 better than WL50?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 550 lm2.2×
  2. Peak beam intensity44,100 cd vs 15,620 cd2.8×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)420 m vs 250 m+68%
  4. Weight119 g vs 135 g+13%

Why is WL50 better than GL19R V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime0.9 h vs 1.8 h2×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix GL19R V2.0Fenix GL19R V2.0≈ $1006.3
Nextorch WL50Nextorch WL50≈ $1207.2
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm550 lm
Peak beam intensity44,100 cd15,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)420 m250 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
Maximum runtime0.9 h1.8 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height94 mm125 mm
Head diameter / width31 mm44 mm
Body diameter / depth32 mm37 mm
Weight119 g135 g
Modes & features
Switch—Remote pressure switch
Strobe—Yes
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