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Nextorch WL13 vs Nextorch WL50

What WL13 does better (2) and where WL50 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch WL13
Nextorch · 2022WL13
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $150
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Nextorch WL50
Nextorch · 2024WL50
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $120
6.8Brightness & throw5.6
5.2Build & durability6.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

WL13WL50
39 × 823644 × 12537
WL13WL50Difference
Length / height82 mm125 mm−43 mm
Head diameter / width39 mm44 mm−5 mm
Body diameter / depth36 mm37 mm−1 mm
Weight89 g135 g−46 g

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

Why is WL13 better than WL50?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 550 lm2.4×
  2. Weight89 g vs 135 g+52%

Why is WL50 better than WL13?

  1. Peak beam intensity8,100 cd vs 15,620 cd+93%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 250 m+39%
  3. Submersible to1 m vs 2 m2×
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch WL13Nextorch WL13≈ $1508.1
Nextorch WL50Nextorch WL50≈ $1207.2
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm550 lm
Peak beam intensity8,100 cd15,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m250 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A18650 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
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Submersible to1 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height82 mm125 mm
Head diameter / width39 mm44 mm
Body diameter / depth36 mm37 mm
Weight89 g135 g
Modes & features
SwitchRemote pressure switchRemote pressure switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
Strobe—Yes
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