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Fenix GL22 vs Nextorch WL14
What GL22 does better (4) and where WL14 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
GL22WL14
| GL22 | WL14 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 67 mm | 62 mm | +5 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 31 mm | 36 mm | −5 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 42 mm | 30 mm | +12 mm |
| Weight | 94 g | 48 g | +46 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GL22 better than WL14?
- Maximum runtime17 h vs 2.5 h6.8×
- Peak beam intensity8,100 cd vs 3,310 cd2.4×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 115 m+57%
- Maximum output750 lm vs 500 lm+50%
Why is WL14 better than GL22?
- USB-C chargingNo · GL22: Yes
- Weight94 g vs 48 g+96%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 750 lm | 500 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 8,100 cd | 3,310 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 180 m | 115 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Colour temperature | 5,800K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 250 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 17 h | 2.5 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | — | 1 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 1 m |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 31 mm | 36 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 42 mm | 30 mm |
| Weight | 94 g | 48 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Dual switches | — |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | Yes | — |
| Strobe | Yes | — |
| Laser pointer / aiming laser | Yes | — |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Mode memory | Yes | Yes |
