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Fenix GL23R vs Fenix GL30R

What GL23R does better (3) and where GL30R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL23R
Fenix · 2024GL23R
8.7Score
3 advantages≈ $140
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Fenix GL30R
Fenix · 2026GL30R
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
7.6Brightness & throw8.3
8.3Battery & charging7.8

Why is GL23R better than GL30R?

  1. Maximum runtime13 h vs 2.2 h5.9×
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 800 lm+50%
  3. Weight120 g vs 206 g+72%

Why is GL30R better than GL23R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m vs 630 m2.6×
  2. Peak beam intensity14,400 cd vs 100,000 cd6.9×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix GL23RFenix GL23R≈ $1408.7
Fenix GL30RFenix GL30R≈ $1609.3
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity14,400 cd100,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m630 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40Luminus SFT-12R
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K7,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion, AAA18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime13 h2.2 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height87 mm146.5 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Body diameter / depth43 mm—
Weight120 g206 g
Modes & features
Switch—Remote pressure switch
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
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