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Nextorch WL13 vs Nextorch WL23

What WL13 does better (2) and where WL23 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch WL13
Nextorch · 2022WL13
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $150
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Nextorch WL23
Nextorch · 2022WL23
7.8Score
0 advantages≈ $210
6.8Brightness & throw6.8
5.2Build & durability3.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

WL13WL23
39 × 823649 × 8236
WL13WL23Difference
Length / height82 mm82 mm=
Head diameter / width39 mm49 mm−10 mm
Body diameter / depth36 mm36 mm=
Weight89 g108 g−19 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is WL13 better than WL23?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. Weight89 g vs 108 g+21%

Why is WL23 better than WL13?

WL23 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch WL13Nextorch WL13≈ $1508.1
Nextorch WL23Nextorch WL23≈ $2107.8
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity8,100 cd8,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m180 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime—43 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Submersible to1 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Size & weight
Length / height82 mm82 mm
Head diameter / width39 mm49 mm
Body diameter / depth36 mm36 mm
Weight89 g108 g
Modes & features
SwitchRemote pressure switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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