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- GL22 vs NEXDOT WL15
Fenix GL22 vs Nextorch NEXDOT WL15
What GL22 does better (0) and where NEXDOT WL15 wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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5.2Brightness & throw9.0
4.2Build & durability6.6
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
GL22NEXDOT WL15
| GL22 | NEXDOT WL15 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 67 mm | 78.5 mm | −11.5 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 31 mm | 36.5 mm | −5.5 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 42 mm | 32.5 mm | +9.5 mm |
| Weight | 94 g | 73 g | +21 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GL22 better than NEXDOT WL15?
GL22 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is NEXDOT WL15 better than GL22?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 420 m2.3×
- Peak beam intensity8,100 cd vs 44,100 cd5.4×
- Maximum output750 lm vs 1,200 lm+60%
- Weight94 g vs 73 g+29%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 750 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 8,100 cd | 44,100 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 180 m | 420 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Colour temperature | 5,800K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA | 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A |
| Maximum runtime | 17 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | — | 1 m |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 67 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 31 mm | 36.5 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 42 mm | 32.5 mm |
| Weight | 94 g | 73 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Dual switches | — |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | Yes | Yes |
| Strobe | Yes | — |
| Laser pointer / aiming laser | Yes | — |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Mode memory | Yes | Yes |
