Fenix GL06 vs Fenix GL07 size comparison

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The Fenix GL07 is 5.3 mm (0.21 in) longer than the Fenix GL06, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 5 g heavier (with battery).

Fenix GL06 · 61 mmFenix GL07 · 66.3 mm

The Fenix GL07 is 5.3 mm (0.21 in) longer than the Fenix GL06, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 5 g heavier (with battery).

Dimensions

Fenix GL06
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Fenix GL07
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Length61 mm (2.40 in)66.3 mm (2.61 in)+5.3 mm
Height32 mm (1.26 in)31.6 mm (1.24 in)−0.4 mm
Thickness28 mm (1.10 in)28.2 mm (1.11 in)+0.2 mm
Weight69.1 g with battery74 g with battery+5 g
Battery1634016340
Max output600 lm700 lm
Throw140 m240 m
TypeWeapon lightWeapon light
Price$84.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$89.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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GL06 vs GL07: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix GL06 is the shorter light: 61 mm (2.40 in) against 66.3 mm (2.61 in), a difference of 5.3 mm (8%). At their widest points they are about the same (32 vs 31.6 mm). The Fenix GL06 is 5 g lighter (69.1 g vs 74 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Fenix GL07 is rated brighter: 700 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix GL06, 17% more. For beam distance the Fenix GL07 reaches further: 240 m vs 140 m rated throw (71% more).

Battery

Both run on a removable 16340 battery, so spare cells work in either light.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL06 was $84.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix GL07 $89.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix GL06 cost $5.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

Both are weapon lights in our catalog with a weapon body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Fenix GL06 if you want a shorter light (5.3 mm shorter). Choose the Fenix GL07 if you want more output (700 lm vs 600 lm) and longer throw (240 m vs 140 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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GL06 vs GL07 FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix GL06 or the Fenix GL07?

The Fenix GL06 is the shorter light: 61 mm (2.40 in) against 66.3 mm (2.61 in), a difference of 5.3 mm (8%). At their widest points they are about the same (32 vs 31.6 mm). The Fenix GL06 is 5 g lighter (69.1 g vs 74 g, with battery).

Which is brighter, the Fenix GL06 or the Fenix GL07?

The Fenix GL07 is rated brighter: 700 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix GL06, 17% more. For beam distance the Fenix GL07 reaches further: 240 m vs 140 m rated throw (71% more).

Which is cheaper, the Fenix GL06 or the Fenix GL07?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL06 was $84.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix GL07 $89.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix GL06 cost $5.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix GL06 and Fenix GL07 use the same battery?

Both run on a removable 16340 battery, so spare cells work in either light.

Compare Fenix GL06 with similar lights

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Compare Fenix GL07 with similar lights

GL07 vs PL-XGL07 vs Baldr SGL07 vs PL-Mini 2GL07 vs PL-3S ValkyrieGL07 vs PL-3 ValkyrieGL07 vs TLR-8 HL-X

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