Fenix GL23R vs Fenix GL30R size comparison
The Fenix GL30R is 59.5 mm (2.34 in) longer than the Fenix GL23R, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 86 g heavier (with battery).
Fenix GL30R: Photo: Fenix · Image policy
The Fenix GL30R is 59.5 mm (2.34 in) longer than the Fenix GL23R, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 86 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix GL23R Check price ↗ | Fenix GL30R Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 87 mm (3.43 in) | 146.5 mm (5.77 in)+59.5 mm |
| Head / width | 43 mm (1.69 in) | 36 mm (1.42 in)−7 mm |
| Body | — | 36 mm (1.42 in) |
| Thickness | 30 mm (1.18 in) | — |
| Weight | 120 g with battery | 206 g with battery+86 g |
| Battery | 18350 | 18650 |
| Max output | 1,200 lm | 800 lm |
| Throw | 240 m | 630 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $139.95 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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GL23R vs GL30R: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix GL23R is the shorter light: 87 mm (3.43 in) against 146.5 mm (5.77 in), a difference of 59.5 mm (41%). At its widest point the Fenix GL30R is 7 mm slimmer (36 vs 43 mm). The Fenix GL23R is 86 g lighter (120 g vs 206 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix GL23R is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Fenix GL30R, 50% more. For beam distance the Fenix GL30R reaches further: 630 m vs 240 m rated throw (163% more).
Battery
The Fenix GL23R runs on a removable 18350 battery; the Fenix GL30R runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 18350 cell is about 18 × 35 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL23R was $139.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix GL30R $159.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix GL23R cost $20.00 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 GL23R if you want a shorter light (59.5 mm shorter), less weight (86 g lighter) and more output (1,200 lm vs 800 lm). Choose the Fenix GL30R if you want a slimmer profile (7 mm narrower) 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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GL23R vs GL30R FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix GL23R or the Fenix GL30R?
The Fenix GL23R is the shorter light: 87 mm (3.43 in) against 146.5 mm (5.77 in), a difference of 59.5 mm (41%). At its widest point the Fenix GL30R is 7 mm slimmer (36 vs 43 mm). The Fenix GL23R is 86 g lighter (120 g vs 206 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix GL23R or the Fenix GL30R?
The Fenix GL23R is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Fenix GL30R, 50% more. For beam distance the Fenix GL30R reaches further: 630 m vs 240 m rated throw (163% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix GL23R or the Fenix GL30R?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL23R was $139.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix GL30R $159.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix GL23R cost $20.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix GL23R and Fenix GL30R use the same battery?
The Fenix GL23R runs on a removable 18350 battery; the Fenix GL30R runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 18350 cell is about 18 × 35 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix GL23R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $139.95 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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