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Fenix GL23R vs Nextorch NEXDOT WL15
What GL23R does better (0) and where NEXDOT WL15 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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Dimensions
Size comparison
GL23RNEXDOT WL15
| GL23R | NEXDOT WL15 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 87 mm | 78.5 mm | +8.5 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 30 mm | 36.5 mm | −6.5 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 43 mm | 32.5 mm | +10.5 mm |
| Weight | 120 g | 73 g | +47 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GL23R better than NEXDOT WL15?
GL23R has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is NEXDOT WL15 better than GL23R?
- Peak beam intensity14,400 cd vs 44,100 cd3.1×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m vs 420 m+75%
- Weight120 g vs 73 g+64%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,200 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 14,400 cd | 44,100 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 240 m | 420 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SFT-40 | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18350 Li-ion, AAA | 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A |
| Maximum runtime | 13 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | — | 1 m |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 87 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 30 mm | 36.5 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 43 mm | 32.5 mm |
| Weight | 120 g | 73 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | — | Yes |
| Laser pointer / aiming laser | Yes | — |
| Mode memory | — | Yes |
