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Fenix GL23R vs Nitecore NPL25

What GL23R does better (1) and where NPL25 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL23R
Fenix · 2024GL23R
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $140
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Nitecore NPL25
Nitecore · 2024NPL25
6.6Score
2 advantages
7.6Brightness & throw7.9
8.3Battery & charging2.9

Why is GL23R better than NPL25?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 900 lm+33%

Why is NPL25 better than GL23R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m vs 255 m+6%
  2. Peak beam intensity14,400 cd vs 16,260 cd+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix GL23RFenix GL23R≈ $1408.7
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm900 lm
Peak beam intensity14,400 cd16,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m255 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion, AAA—
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Maximum runtime13 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Size & weight
Length / height87 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Body diameter / depth43 mm—
Weight120 g—
Modes & features
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
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