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Nextorch WL23 vs Nextorch WL50
What WL23 does better (3) and where WL50 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
WL23WL50
| WL23 | WL50 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 82 mm | 125 mm | −43 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 49 mm | 44 mm | +5 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 36 mm | 37 mm | −1 mm |
| Weight | 108 g | 135 g | −27 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is WL23 better than WL50?
- Maximum output1,300 lm vs 550 lm2.4×
- Maximum runtime43 h vs 1.8 h23.9×
- Weight108 g vs 135 g+25%
Why is WL50 better than WL23?
- Peak beam intensity8,100 cd vs 15,620 cd+93%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 250 m+39%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
- Impact resistance (drop)1 m vs 2 m2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,300 lm | 550 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 8,100 cd | 15,620 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 180 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 | 43 h | 1.8 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1 m | 2 m |
| Body material | — | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 82 mm | 125 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 49 mm | 44 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 36 mm | 37 mm |
| Weight | 108 g | 135 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | — | Remote pressure switch |
| Strobe | — | Yes |
| Laser pointer / aiming laser | Yes | — |
