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Alternatives to Fenix GL30R

10 weapon lights at a similar price that compete with the GL30R — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Fenix GL30R
Fenix · 2026
GL30R
800 lm630 m18650 Li-ion, CR123A206 g
approx. price≈ $160
9.3

Alternatives to the GL30R

Nextorch NEXDOT WL15
1
Nextorch · 2025NEXDOT WL15
9.0
Same price ≈ $165
  • Weight 73 g vs 206 g
  • Maximum output 1,200 lm vs 800 lm
  • Peak beam intensity 44,100 cd vs 100,000 cd
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 420 m vs 630 m
RovyVon GL2
2
RovyVon · 2026GL2
7.5
Same price ≈ $160
  • Weight 94 g vs 206 g
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 131 m vs 630 m
  • Peak beam intensity 4,300 cd vs 100,000 cd
Nextorch NEXDOT WL25
3
Nextorch · 2025NEXDOT WL25
9.6
80% pricier ≈ $290
  • Maximum runtime 16 h vs 2.2 h
  • Weight 90 g vs 206 g
  • Maximum output 1,200 lm vs 800 lm
  • Peak beam intensity 44,100 cd vs 100,000 cd
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 420 m vs 630 m
Nitecore NPL35
4
Nitecore · 2025NPL35
8.4
  • Maximum output 2,000 lm vs 800 lm
  • Peak beam intensity 42,440 cd vs 100,000 cd
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 412 m vs 630 m
Fenix GL23R
5
Fenix · 2024GL23R
8.7
13% cheaper ≈ $140
  • Maximum runtime 13 h vs 2.2 h
  • Maximum output 1,200 lm vs 800 lm
  • Weight 120 g vs 206 g
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 240 m vs 630 m
  • Peak beam intensity 14,400 cd vs 100,000 cd
Nextorch WL50
6
Nextorch · 2024WL50
7.2
26% cheaper ≈ $120
  • Weight 135 g vs 206 g
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 250 m vs 630 m
  • Peak beam intensity 15,620 cd vs 100,000 cd
Fenix GL07
7
Fenix · 2025GL07
6.9
44% cheaper ≈ $90
  • Weight 74 g vs 206 g
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 240 m vs 630 m
  • Peak beam intensity 14,400 cd vs 100,000 cd
Nitecore NPL27
8
Nitecore · 2025NPL27
6.0
  • Weight 73 g vs 206 g
  • Peak beam intensity 42,020 cd vs 100,000 cd
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 410 m vs 630 m
Fenix GL19R V2.0
9
Fenix · 2024GL19R V2.0
6.3
38% cheaper ≈ $100
  • Maximum output 1,200 lm vs 800 lm
  • Weight 119 g vs 206 g
  • Maximum runtime 0.9 h vs 2.2 h
  • Peak beam intensity 44,100 cd vs 100,000 cd
Nitecore NPL25
10
Nitecore · 2024NPL25
6.6
  • Maximum output 900 lm vs 800 lm
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 255 m vs 630 m
  • Peak beam intensity 16,260 cd vs 100,000 cd
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