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Fenix GL22 vs Nextorch WL23
What GL22 does better (2) and where WL23 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
GL22WL23
| GL22 | WL23 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 67 mm | 82 mm | −15 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 31 mm | 49 mm | −18 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 42 mm | 36 mm | +6 mm |
| Weight | 94 g | 108 g | −14 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GL22 better than WL23?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%
- Weight94 g vs 108 g+15%
Why is WL23 better than GL22?
- Maximum runtime17 h vs 43 h2.5×
- Maximum output750 lm vs 1,300 lm+73%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 750 lm | 1,300 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 8,100 cd | 8,100 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 180 m | 180 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 | 43 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | IPX4 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx4 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 1 m |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 31 mm | 49 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 42 mm | 36 mm |
| Weight | 94 g | 108 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 | — |
