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Fenix GL23R vs RovyVon GL2

What GL23R does better (3) and where GL2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL23R
Fenix · 2024GL23R
8.7Score
3 advantages≈ $140
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RovyVon GL2
RovyVon · 2026GL2
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $160
7.6Brightness & throw4.9

Why is GL23R better than GL2?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m vs 131 m+83%
  2. Peak beam intensity14,400 cd vs 4,300 cd3.3×
  3. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 700 lm+71%

Why is GL2 better than GL23R?

  1. Weight120 g vs 94 g+28%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix GL23RFenix GL23R≈ $1408.7
RovyVon GL2RovyVon GL2≈ $1607.5
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity14,400 cd4,300 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m131 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40Luminus SFT-25R
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K7,000K
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion, AAA16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime13 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height87 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Body diameter / depth43 mm—
Weight120 g94 g
Modes & features
Laser pointer / aiming laserYesYes
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