Fenix GL06 vs Fenix GL22 size comparison
The Fenix GL22 is 6 mm (0.24 in) longer than the Fenix GL06, and 10 mm wider at its widest point. It is 25 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix GL22 is 6 mm (0.24 in) longer than the Fenix GL06, and 10 mm wider at its widest point. It is 25 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
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| Length | 61 mm (2.40 in) | 67 mm (2.64 in)+6 mm |
| Height | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 42 mm (1.65 in)+10 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm (1.10 in) | 31 mm (1.22 in)+3 mm |
| Weight | 69.1 g with battery | 94 g with battery+25 g |
| Battery | 16340 | 16340 |
| Max output | 600 lm | 750 lm |
| Throw | 140 m | 180 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $84.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $119.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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GL06 vs GL22: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix GL06 is the shorter light: 61 mm (2.40 in) against 67 mm (2.64 in), a difference of 6 mm (9%). At its widest point the Fenix GL06 is 10 mm slimmer (32 vs 42 mm). The Fenix GL06 is 25 g lighter (69.1 g vs 94 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix GL22 is rated brighter: 750 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix GL06, 25% more. For beam distance the Fenix GL22 reaches further: 180 m vs 140 m rated throw (29% 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 GL22 $119.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix GL06 cost $35.00 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 (6 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (10 mm narrower) and less weight (25 g lighter). Choose the Fenix GL22 if you want more output (750 lm vs 600 lm) and longer throw (180 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 GL22 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix GL06 or the Fenix GL22?
The Fenix GL06 is the shorter light: 61 mm (2.40 in) against 67 mm (2.64 in), a difference of 6 mm (9%). At its widest point the Fenix GL06 is 10 mm slimmer (32 vs 42 mm). The Fenix GL06 is 25 g lighter (69.1 g vs 94 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix GL06 or the Fenix GL22?
The Fenix GL22 is rated brighter: 750 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix GL06, 25% more. For beam distance the Fenix GL22 reaches further: 180 m vs 140 m rated throw (29% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix GL06 or the Fenix GL22?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL06 was $84.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix GL22 $119.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix GL06 cost $35.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix GL06 and Fenix GL22 use the same battery?
Both run on a removable 16340 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
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Sources
- Fenix GL06: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $84.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix GL22: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $119.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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