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Fenix GL07 vs Nitecore NPL27

What GL07 does better (1) and where NPL27 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL07
Fenix · 2025GL07
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $90
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Nitecore NPL27
Nitecore · 2025NPL27
6.0Score
2 advantages
6.2Brightness & throw7.3
4.0Battery & charging2.9

Why is GL07 better than NPL27?

  1. Maximum output700 lm vs 650 lm+8%

Why is NPL27 better than GL07?

  1. Peak beam intensity14,400 cd vs 42,020 cd2.9×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m vs 410 m+71%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix GL07Fenix GL07≈ $906.9
Light output
Maximum output700 lm650 lm
Peak beam intensity14,400 cd42,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m410 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-12R—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA—
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Maximum runtime1 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Size & weight
Length / height66.3 mm—
Head diameter / width28.2 mm—
Body diameter / depth31.6 mm—
Weight74 g73 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
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