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Fenix GL06 vs Nitecore NPL27

What GL06 does better (1) and where NPL27 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL06
Fenix · 2023GL06
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ $85
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Nitecore NPL27
Nitecore · 2025NPL27
6.0Score
3 advantages
Higher score
4.5Brightness & throw7.3
2.2Battery & charging2.9

Why is GL06 better than NPL27?

  1. Weight69 g vs 73 g+6%

Why is NPL27 better than GL06?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)140 m vs 410 m2.9×
  2. Peak beam intensity4,900 cd vs 42,020 cd8.6×
  3. Maximum output600 lm vs 650 lm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix GL06Fenix GL06≈ $853.6
Light output
Maximum output600 lm650 lm
Peak beam intensity4,900 cd42,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)140 m410 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-L HI—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature4,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA—
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Maximum runtime1.5 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height61 mm—
Head diameter / width28 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight69 g73 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
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