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Fenix GL22 vs Nextorch WL50
What GL22 does better (3) and where WL50 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
GL22WL50
| GL22 | WL50 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 67 mm | 125 mm | −58 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 31 mm | 44 mm | −13 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 42 mm | 37 mm | +5 mm |
| Weight | 94 g | 135 g | −41 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GL22 better than WL50?
- Maximum runtime17 h vs 1.8 h9.4×
- Maximum output750 lm vs 550 lm+36%
- Weight94 g vs 135 g+44%
Why is WL50 better than GL22?
- USB-C chargingNo · GL22: Yes
- Peak beam intensity8,100 cd vs 15,620 cd+93%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 250 m+39%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 750 lm | 550 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 8,100 cd | 15,620 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 180 m | 250 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Colour temperature | 5,800K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A |
| Battery capacity | — | 2,600 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 17 h | 1.8 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 2 m |
| Body material | — | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 67 mm | 125 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 31 mm | 44 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 42 mm | 37 mm |
| Weight | 94 g | 135 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Dual switches | Remote pressure switch |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | Yes | — |
| Strobe | Yes | Yes |
| Laser pointer / aiming laser | Yes | — |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |
