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Fenix GL30R vs Nextorch WL50
What GL30R does better (5) and where WL50 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is GL30R better than WL50?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)630 m vs 250 m2.5×
- Peak beam intensity100,000 cd vs 15,620 cd6.4×
- Maximum output800 lm vs 550 lm+45%
- Maximum runtime2.2 h vs 1.8 h+22%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
Why is WL50 better than GL30R?
- Weight206 g vs 135 g+53%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 800 lm | 550 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 100,000 cd | 15,620 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 630 m | 250 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 | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A |
| Battery capacity | — | 2,600 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 2.2 h | 1.8 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 2 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 146.5 mm | 125 mm |
| Head diameter / width | — | 44 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | — | 37 mm |
| Weight | 206 g | 135 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Remote pressure switch | Remote pressure switch |
| Strobe | — | Yes |
