Fenix GL07 vs Fenix GL30R size comparison
The Fenix GL30R is 80.2 mm (3.16 in) longer than the Fenix GL07, and 4.4 mm wider at its widest point. It is 132 g heavier (with battery).
Fenix GL30R: Photo: Fenix · Image policy
The Fenix GL30R is 80.2 mm (3.16 in) longer than the Fenix GL07, and 4.4 mm wider at its widest point. It is 132 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix GL07 Check price ↗ | Fenix GL30R Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 66.3 mm (2.61 in) | 146.5 mm (5.77 in)+80.2 mm |
| Head / width | 31.6 mm (1.24 in) | 36 mm (1.42 in)+4.4 mm |
| Body | — | 36 mm (1.42 in) |
| Thickness | 28.2 mm (1.11 in) | — |
| Weight | 74 g with battery | 206 g with battery+132 g |
| Battery | 16340 | 18650 |
| Max output | 700 lm | 800 lm |
| Throw | 240 m | 630 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $89.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $159.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | fenixlighting.com sourced Single diameter listed |
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GL07 vs GL30R: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix GL07 is the shorter light: 66.3 mm (2.61 in) against 146.5 mm (5.77 in), a difference of 80.2 mm (55%). At its widest point the Fenix GL07 is 4.4 mm slimmer (31.6 vs 36 mm). The Fenix GL07 is 132 g lighter (74 g vs 206 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix GL30R is rated brighter: 800 lm maximum vs 700 lm for the Fenix GL07, 14% more. For beam distance the Fenix GL30R reaches further: 630 m vs 240 m rated throw (163% more).
Battery
The Fenix GL07 runs on a removable 16340 battery; the Fenix GL30R runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 16340 cell is about 16 × 34 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL07 was $89.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix GL30R $159.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix GL07 cost $70.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are weapon lights in our catalog.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix GL07 if you want a shorter light (80.2 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (4.4 mm narrower) and less weight (132 g lighter). Choose the Fenix GL30R if you want more output (800 lm vs 700 lm) and longer throw (630 m vs 240 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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GL07 vs GL30R FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix GL07 or the Fenix GL30R?
The Fenix GL07 is the shorter light: 66.3 mm (2.61 in) against 146.5 mm (5.77 in), a difference of 80.2 mm (55%). At its widest point the Fenix GL07 is 4.4 mm slimmer (31.6 vs 36 mm). The Fenix GL07 is 132 g lighter (74 g vs 206 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix GL07 or the Fenix GL30R?
The Fenix GL30R is rated brighter: 800 lm maximum vs 700 lm for the Fenix GL07, 14% more. For beam distance the Fenix GL30R reaches further: 630 m vs 240 m rated throw (163% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix GL07 or the Fenix GL30R?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL07 was $89.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix GL30R $159.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix GL07 cost $70.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix GL07 and Fenix GL30R use the same battery?
The Fenix GL07 runs on a removable 16340 battery; the Fenix GL30R runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 16340 cell is about 16 × 34 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix GL07: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $89.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix GL30R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Photo from manufacturer: the maker's own product photo with the background removed, scaled to the published length and diameter (Photo: Fenix; image policy). Price $159.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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