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- NEXDOT WL15 vs WL23
Nextorch NEXDOT WL15 vs Nextorch WL23
What NEXDOT WL15 does better (4) and where WL23 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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9.0Brightness & throw6.8
6.6Build & durability3.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
NEXDOT WL15WL23
| NEXDOT WL15 | WL23 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 78.5 mm | 82 mm | −3.5 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 36.5 mm | 49 mm | −12.5 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 32.5 mm | 36 mm | −3.5 mm |
| Weight | 73 g | 108 g | −35 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is NEXDOT WL15 better than WL23?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)420 m vs 180 m2.3×
- Peak beam intensity44,100 cd vs 8,100 cd5.4×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
- Weight73 g vs 108 g+48%
Why is WL23 better than NEXDOT WL15?
- Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,300 lm+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,200 lm | 1,300 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 44,100 cd | 8,100 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 420 m | 180 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A | 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A |
| Maximum runtime | — | 43 h |
| Rechargeable | — | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Submersible to | 1 m | — |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 1 m |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 78.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 36.5 mm | 49 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 32.5 mm | 36 mm |
| Weight | 73 g | 108 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | Yes | — |
| Laser pointer / aiming laser | — | Yes |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |
