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Fenix GL22 vs Fenix GL23R
What GL22 does better (2) and where GL23R wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
GL22GL23R
| GL22 | GL23R | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 67 mm | 87 mm | −20 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 31 mm | 30 mm | +1 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 42 mm | 43 mm | −1 mm |
| Weight | 94 g | 120 g | −26 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GL22 better than GL23R?
- Maximum runtime17 h vs 13 h+31%
- Weight94 g vs 120 g+28%
Why is GL23R better than GL22?
- Maximum output750 lm vs 1,200 lm+60%
- USB-C chargingNo · GL22: Yes
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 240 m+33%
- Peak beam intensity8,100 cd vs 14,400 cd+78%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 750 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 8,100 cd | 14,400 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 180 m | 240 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | — | Luminus SFT-40 |
| LED maker | Luminus | Luminus |
| Colour temperature | 5,800K | 6,500K |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA | 18350 Li-ion, AAA |
| Maximum runtime | 17 h | 13 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 67 mm | 87 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 31 mm | 30 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 42 mm | 43 mm |
| Weight | 94 g | 120 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Dual switches | — |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | Yes | — |
| Strobe | Yes | — |
| Laser pointer / aiming laser | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |
