Fenix GL22 vs Fenix GL23R size comparison
The Fenix GL23R is 20 mm (0.79 in) longer than the Fenix GL22, and 1 mm wider at its widest point. It is 26 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix GL23R is 20 mm (0.79 in) longer than the Fenix GL22, and 1 mm wider at its widest point. It is 26 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
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| Length | 67 mm (2.64 in) | 87 mm (3.43 in)+20 mm |
| Height | 42 mm (1.65 in) | 43 mm (1.69 in)+1 mm |
| Thickness | 31 mm (1.22 in) | 30 mm (1.18 in)−1 mm |
| Weight | 94 g with battery | 120 g with battery+26 g |
| Battery | 16340 | 18350 |
| Max output | 750 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Throw | 180 m | 240 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $119.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $139.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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GL22 vs GL23R: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix GL22 is the shorter light: 67 mm (2.64 in) against 87 mm (3.43 in), a difference of 20 mm (23%). At its widest point the Fenix GL22 is 1 mm slimmer (42 vs 43 mm). The Fenix GL22 is 26 g lighter (94 g vs 120 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix GL23R is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 750 lm for the Fenix GL22, 60% more. For beam distance the Fenix GL23R reaches further: 240 m vs 180 m rated throw (33% more).
Battery
The Fenix GL22 runs on a removable 16340 battery; the Fenix GL23R runs on a removable 18350 battery. For scale, a 16340 cell is about 16 × 34 mm and a 18350 about 18 × 35 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL22 was $119.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix GL23R $139.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix GL22 cost $20.00 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 GL22 if you want a shorter light (20 mm shorter) and less weight (26 g lighter). Choose the Fenix GL23R if you want more output (1,200 lm vs 750 lm) and longer throw (240 m vs 180 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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GL22 vs GL23R FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix GL22 or the Fenix GL23R?
The Fenix GL22 is the shorter light: 67 mm (2.64 in) against 87 mm (3.43 in), a difference of 20 mm (23%). At its widest point the Fenix GL22 is 1 mm slimmer (42 vs 43 mm). The Fenix GL22 is 26 g lighter (94 g vs 120 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix GL22 or the Fenix GL23R?
The Fenix GL23R is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 750 lm for the Fenix GL22, 60% more. For beam distance the Fenix GL23R reaches further: 240 m vs 180 m rated throw (33% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix GL22 or the Fenix GL23R?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL22 was $119.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix GL23R $139.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix GL22 cost $20.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix GL22 and Fenix GL23R use the same battery?
The Fenix GL22 runs on a removable 16340 battery; the Fenix GL23R runs on a removable 18350 battery. For scale, a 16340 cell is about 16 × 34 mm and a 18350 about 18 × 35 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix GL22: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $119.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix GL23R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $139.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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