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Fenix GL30R vs Nextorch WL23
What GL30R does better (3) and where WL23 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Why is GL30R better than WL23?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)630 m vs 180 m3.5×
- Peak beam intensity100,000 cd vs 8,100 cd12.3×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
Why is WL23 better than GL30R?
- Maximum runtime2.2 h vs 43 h19.5×
- Maximum output800 lm vs 1,300 lm+62%
- Weight206 g vs 108 g+91%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 800 lm | 1,300 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 100,000 cd | 8,100 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 630 m | 180 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SFT-12R | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Colour temperature | 7,500K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A | 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A |
| Maximum runtime | 2.2 h | 43 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IPX4 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx4 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 1 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 146.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Head diameter / width | — | 49 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | — | 36 mm |
| Weight | 206 g | 108 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Remote pressure switch | — |
| Laser pointer / aiming laser | — | Yes |
