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Fenix GL22 vs Nitecore NWL20
What GL22 does better (4) and where NWL20 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Why is GL22 better than NWL20?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 93 m+94%
- Peak beam intensity8,100 cd vs 2,160 cd3.8×
- Maximum output750 lm vs 600 lm+25%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx5+20%
Why is NWL20 better than GL22?
- Maximum runtime17 h vs 78 h4.6×
- USB-C chargingNo · GL22: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 750 lm | 600 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 8,100 cd | 2,160 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 180 m | 93 m |
| Light source | LED | COB LED panel |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Colour temperature | 5,800K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 5,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 17 h | 78 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | IPX5 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx5 |
| Magnetic tail / base | — | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 67 mm | — |
| Head diameter / width | 31 mm | — |
| Body diameter / depth | 42 mm | — |
| Weight | 94 g | — |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Dual switches | — |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | Yes | — |
| Strobe | Yes | — |
| Red light | — | Yes |
| Laser pointer / aiming laser | Yes | — |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |
