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Alternatives to Fenix GL23R

10 weapon lights at a similar price that compete with the GL23R — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Fenix GL23R
Fenix · 2024
GL23R
1,200 lm240 m18350 Li-ion, AAA120 g
approx. price≈ $140
8.7

Alternatives to the GL23R

Nextorch NEXDOT WL15
1
Nextorch · 2025NEXDOT WL15
9.0
17% pricier ≈ $165
  • Peak beam intensity 44,100 cd vs 14,400 cd
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 420 m vs 240 m
  • Weight 73 g vs 120 g
Nextorch WL50
2
Nextorch · 2024WL50
7.2
15% cheaper ≈ $120
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 250 m vs 240 m
  • Peak beam intensity 15,620 cd vs 14,400 cd
  • Maximum output 550 lm vs 1,200 lm
  • Maximum runtime 1.8 h vs 13 h
Nextorch NEXDOT WL25
3
Nextorch · 2025NEXDOT WL25
9.6
106% pricier ≈ $290
  • Peak beam intensity 44,100 cd vs 14,400 cd
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 420 m vs 240 m
  • Weight 90 g vs 120 g
Fenix GL30R
4
Fenix · 2026GL30R
9.3
14% pricier ≈ $160
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 630 m vs 240 m
  • Peak beam intensity 100,000 cd vs 14,400 cd
  • Maximum runtime 2.2 h vs 13 h
  • Maximum output 800 lm vs 1,200 lm
Nextorch WL13
5
Nextorch · 2022WL13
8.1
8% pricier ≈ $150
  • Maximum output 1,300 lm vs 1,200 lm
  • Weight 89 g vs 120 g
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 180 m vs 240 m
  • Peak beam intensity 8,100 cd vs 14,400 cd
RovyVon GL2
6
RovyVon · 2026GL2
7.5
14% pricier ≈ $160
  • Weight 94 g vs 120 g
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 131 m vs 240 m
  • Peak beam intensity 4,300 cd vs 14,400 cd
Nitecore NPL35
7
Nitecore · 2025NPL35
8.4
  • Peak beam intensity 42,440 cd vs 14,400 cd
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 412 m vs 240 m
  • Maximum output 2,000 lm vs 1,200 lm
Nitecore NPL25
8
Nitecore · 2024NPL25
6.6
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 255 m vs 240 m
  • Peak beam intensity 16,260 cd vs 14,400 cd
  • Maximum output 900 lm vs 1,200 lm
Fenix GL07
9
Fenix · 2025GL07
6.9
36% cheaper ≈ $90
  • Weight 74 g vs 120 g
  • Maximum runtime 1 h vs 13 h
  • Maximum output 700 lm vs 1,200 lm
Nextorch WL23
10
Nextorch · 2022WL23
7.8
52% pricier ≈ $210
  • Maximum runtime 43 h vs 13 h
  • Maximum output 1,300 lm vs 1,200 lm
  • Weight 108 g vs 120 g
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 180 m vs 240 m
  • Peak beam intensity 8,100 cd vs 14,400 cd
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