Which is better for everyday carry?

The XT7R. It is under 4 inches long and clips two ways, including onto a hat bill. The G32 is longer and relies on a single pocket clip.

Which lasts longer on a charge or batteries?

The G32 runs 17 hours on low from two AA cells, and you can swap in fresh batteries anywhere. The XT7R has a 70-lumen Low mode for long runtime but needs recharging when it drains.

Is the XT7R worth stepping up to over the G32?

Yes if you need serious output or want to stop buying batteries. The XT7R gives you over three times the lumens, four modes and built-in charging. The G32 is the simpler, lighter choice.

Which is easier for a family to use?

The G32. It has just High and Low and takes standard AA batteries, so anyone can pick it up and use it. The XT7R adds Turbo, multiple modes and charging.

Which handles rain and drops better?

The G32 is rated IP54 for dust and water and survives 1-meter drops. The XT7R is described as water resistant and built for tactical use, but its rating is less specific.

How bright is each light really?

The G32 puts out 465 lumens on high and reaches 134 m. The XT7R reaches 1,500 lumens on Turbo, which is far brighter but drains faster.

Coast G32 Flashlight vs Coast XT7R Flashlight

Buy the XT7R if you want maximum light in a pocket-size body: 1,500 lumens, a rechargeable ZITHION-X battery, four modes and one-handed slide focus. Buy the G32 if you want a simple, cheap-to-run light that takes ordinary AA batteries and is easy for anyone in the house to use. The G32 has a longer low-mode runtime and a lower price of entry, but the XT7R is brighter, rechargeable and more versatile. Owners rate both well; the XT7R's small sample of ratings is higher, while the G32 has far more ratings behind its score.

Choose the G32 if you want a no-fuss AA-powered light with a long low-mode runtime and a simple twist focus.
Choose the Coast XT7R if you want a rechargeable, pocket-size light with far more output and a one-handed slide focus.

Prices

Coast G32 Flashlight: $18.97 at Academy Sports + Outdoors (checked today)
Coast XT7R Flashlight: $28.04 at MidwayUSA (checked today)
Difference: the Coast G32 Flashlight is $9.07 cheaper than the Coast XT7R Flashlight today