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Fenix GL30R vs Nextorch NEXDOT WL15

What GL30R does better (3) and where NEXDOT WL15 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL30R
Fenix · 2026GL30R
9.3Score
3 advantages≈ $160
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Nextorch NEXDOT WL15
Nextorch · 2025NEXDOT WL15
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $165
8.3Brightness & throw9.0
8.6Build & durability6.6

Why is GL30R better than NEXDOT WL15?

  1. Peak beam intensity100,000 cd vs 44,100 cd2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)630 m vs 420 m+50%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is NEXDOT WL15 better than GL30R?

  1. Weight206 g vs 73 g2.8×
  2. Maximum output800 lm vs 1,200 lm+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix GL30RFenix GL30R≈ $1609.3
Light output
Maximum output800 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity100,000 cd44,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)630 m420 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-12R—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature7,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime2.2 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height146.5 mm78.5 mm
Head diameter / width—36.5 mm
Body diameter / depth—32.5 mm
Weight206 g73 g
Modes & features
SwitchRemote pressure switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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