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Fenix GL19R V2.0 vs Nitecore NWL20

What GL19R V2.0 does better (4) and where NWL20 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL19R V2.0
Fenix · 2024GL19R V2.0
6.3Score
4 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore NWL20
Nitecore · 2023NWL20
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $35
9.0Brightness & throw3.2
3.5Battery & charging9.2
3.7Build & durability2.2

Why is GL19R V2.0 better than NWL20?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)420 m vs 93 m4.5×
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 600 lm2×
  3. Peak beam intensity44,100 cd vs 2,160 cd20.4×
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx5+20%

Why is NWL20 better than GL19R V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime0.9 h vs 78 h86.7×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix GL19R V2.0Fenix GL19R V2.0≈ $1006.3
Nitecore NWL20Nitecore NWL20≈ $355.4
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity44,100 cd2,160 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)420 m93 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime0.9 h78 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IPX5
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx5
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height94 mm—
Head diameter / width31 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight119 g—
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
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