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Nextorch WL50 vs Nitecore NPL35

What WL50 does better (1) and where NPL35 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch WL50
Nextorch · 2024WL50
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $120
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Nitecore NPL35
Nitecore · 2025NPL35
8.4Score
3 advantages
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw9.6
7.0Battery & charging6.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is WL50 better than NPL35?

  1. Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 1,900 mAh+37%

Why is NPL35 better than WL50?

  1. Maximum output550 lm vs 2,000 lm3.6×
  2. Peak beam intensity15,620 cd vs 42,440 cd2.7×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m vs 412 m+65%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch WL50Nextorch WL50≈ $1207.2
Light output
Maximum output550 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity15,620 cd42,440 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m412 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity2,600 mAh1,900 mAh
Maximum runtime1.8 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height125 mm—
Head diameter / width44 mm—
Body diameter / depth37 mm—
Weight135 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRemote pressure switch—
StrobeYesYes
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