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Fenix GL23R vs Nextorch WL13
What GL23R does better (2) and where WL13 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
GL23RWL13
| GL23R | WL13 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 87 mm | 82 mm | +5 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 30 mm | 39 mm | −9 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 43 mm | 36 mm | +7 mm |
| Weight | 120 g | 89 g | +31 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GL23R better than WL13?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m vs 180 m+33%
- Peak beam intensity14,400 cd vs 8,100 cd+78%
Why is WL13 better than GL23R?
- Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,300 lm+8%
- Weight120 g vs 89 g+35%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,200 lm | 1,300 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 14,400 cd | 8,100 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 240 m | 180 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 | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | — | 1 m |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 30 mm | 39 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 43 mm | 36 mm |
| Weight | 120 g | 89 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | — | Remote pressure switch |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | — | Yes |
| Laser pointer / aiming laser | Yes | — |
