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- NEXDOT WL15 vs WL50
Nextorch NEXDOT WL15 vs Nextorch WL50
What NEXDOT WL15 does better (4) and where WL50 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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9.0Brightness & throw5.6
6.6Build & durability6.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
NEXDOT WL15WL50
| NEXDOT WL15 | WL50 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 78.5 mm | 125 mm | −46.5 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 36.5 mm | 44 mm | −7.5 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 32.5 mm | 37 mm | −4.5 mm |
| Weight | 73 g | 135 g | −62 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is NEXDOT WL15 better than WL50?
- Maximum output1,200 lm vs 550 lm2.2×
- Peak beam intensity44,100 cd vs 15,620 cd2.8×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)420 m vs 250 m+68%
- Weight73 g vs 135 g+85%
Why is WL50 better than NEXDOT WL15?
- Submersible to1 m vs 2 m2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,200 lm | 550 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 44,100 cd | 15,620 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 420 m | 250 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A |
| Battery capacity | — | 2,600 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | — | 1.8 h |
| Rechargeable | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | 1 m | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 2 m |
| Body material | — | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 78.5 mm | 125 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 36.5 mm | 44 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 32.5 mm | 37 mm |
| Weight | 73 g | 135 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | — | Remote pressure switch |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | Yes | — |
| Strobe | — | Yes |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |
