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Nextorch WL23 vs Nitecore NPL25

What WL23 does better (1) and where NPL25 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch WL23
Nextorch · 2022WL23
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $210
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Nitecore NPL25
Nitecore · 2024NPL25
6.6Score
2 advantages
6.8Brightness & throw7.9
9.6Battery & charging2.9

Why is WL23 better than NPL25?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 900 lm+44%

Why is NPL25 better than WL23?

  1. Peak beam intensity8,100 cd vs 16,260 cd2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 255 m+42%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch WL23Nextorch WL23≈ $2107.8
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm900 lm
Peak beam intensity8,100 cd16,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m255 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20
LED maker—NiteLab
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Maximum runtime43 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Size & weight
Length / height82 mm—
Head diameter / width49 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight108 g—
Modes & features
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
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