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Fenix GL19R V2.0 vs Nitecore NPL27

What GL19R V2.0 does better (3) and where NPL27 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL19R V2.0
Fenix · 2024GL19R V2.0
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore NPL27
Nitecore · 2025NPL27
6.0Score
1 advantage
9.0Brightness & throw7.3
3.5Battery & charging2.9

Why is GL19R V2.0 better than NPL27?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 650 lm+85%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)420 m vs 410 m+2%
  3. Peak beam intensity44,100 cd vs 42,020 cd+5%

Why is NPL27 better than GL19R V2.0?

  1. Weight119 g vs 73 g+63%
Specifications

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Fenix GL19R V2.0Fenix GL19R V2.0≈ $1006.3
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm650 lm
Peak beam intensity44,100 cd42,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)420 m410 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Maximum runtime0.9 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Size & weight
Length / height94 mm—
Head diameter / width31 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight119 g73 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
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