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Fenix GL22 vs Nitecore NPL25

What GL22 does better (0) and where NPL25 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL22
Fenix · 2022GL22
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ $120
vs
Nitecore NPL25
Nitecore · 2024NPL25
6.6Score
3 advantages
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw7.9
7.4Battery & charging2.9

Why is GL22 better than NPL25?

GL22 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NPL25 better than GL22?

  1. Peak beam intensity8,100 cd vs 16,260 cd2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 255 m+42%
  3. Maximum output750 lm vs 900 lm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix GL22Fenix GL22≈ $1205.7
Light output
Maximum output750 lm900 lm
Peak beam intensity8,100 cd16,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m255 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Colour temperature5,800K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA—
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Maximum runtime17 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Size & weight
Length / height67 mm—
Head diameter / width31 mm—
Body diameter / depth42 mm—
Weight94 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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