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Nextorch WL13 vs Nitecore NPL35

What WL13 does better (0) and where NPL35 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch WL13
Nextorch · 2022WL13
8.1Score
0 advantages≈ $150
vs
Nitecore NPL35
Nitecore · 2025NPL35
8.4Score
3 advantages
Higher score
6.8Brightness & throw9.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is WL13 better than NPL35?

WL13 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NPL35 better than WL13?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 412 m2.3×
  2. Peak beam intensity8,100 cd vs 42,440 cd5.2×
  3. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 2,000 lm+54%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch WL13Nextorch WL13≈ $1508.1
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity8,100 cd42,440 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m412 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity—1,900 mAh
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Submersible to1 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height82 mm—
Head diameter / width39 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight89 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRemote pressure switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
Strobe—Yes
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