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Fenix GL23R vs Nitecore NPL35

What GL23R does better (0) and where NPL35 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL23R
Fenix · 2024GL23R
8.7Score
0 advantages≈ $140
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Nitecore NPL35
Nitecore · 2025NPL35
8.4Score
3 advantages
7.6Brightness & throw9.6
8.3Battery & charging6.6

Why is GL23R better than NPL35?

GL23R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NPL35 better than GL23R?

  1. Peak beam intensity14,400 cd vs 42,440 cd2.9×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m vs 412 m+72%
  3. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 2,000 lm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix GL23RFenix GL23R≈ $1408.7
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity14,400 cd42,440 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m412 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion, AAA—
Battery capacity—1,900 mAh
Maximum runtime13 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height87 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Body diameter / depth43 mm—
Weight120 g—
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
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