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Fenix GL22 vs Nextorch NEXDOT WL25
What GL22 does better (1) and where NEXDOT WL25 wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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5.2Brightness & throw9.0
7.4Battery & charging8.7
4.2Build & durability4.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
GL22NEXDOT WL25
| GL22 | NEXDOT WL25 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 67 mm | 78.5 mm | −11.5 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 31 mm | 45 mm | −14 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 42 mm | 36.5 mm | +5.5 mm |
| Weight | 94 g | 90 g | +4 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GL22 better than NEXDOT WL25?
- Maximum runtime17 h vs 16 h+6%
Why is NEXDOT WL25 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%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
- Weight94 g vs 90 g+4%
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 | 16 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 | 45 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 42 mm | 36.5 mm |
| Weight | 94 g | 90 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 | — |
