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Fenix GL22 vs Nextorch WL13

What GL22 does better (0) and where WL13 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL22
Fenix · 2022GL22
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ $120
vs
Nextorch WL13
Nextorch · 2022WL13
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw6.8
4.2Build & durability5.2
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

GL22WL13
31 × 674239 × 8236
GL22WL13Difference
Length / height67 mm82 mm−15 mm
Head diameter / width31 mm39 mm−8 mm
Body diameter / depth42 mm36 mm+6 mm
Weight94 g89 g+5 g

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

Why is GL22 better than WL13?

GL22 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is WL13 better than GL22?

  1. Maximum output750 lm vs 1,300 lm+73%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
  3. Weight94 g vs 89 g+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix GL22Fenix GL22≈ $1205.7
Nextorch WL13Nextorch WL13≈ $1508.1
Light output
Maximum output750 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity8,100 cd8,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m180 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature5,800K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime17 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingNo—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Size & weight
Length / height67 mm82 mm
Head diameter / width31 mm39 mm
Body diameter / depth42 mm36 mm
Weight94 g89 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesRemote pressure switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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