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Fenix GL30R vs Nitecore NPL27

What GL30R does better (3) and where NPL27 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL30R
Fenix · 2026GL30R
9.3Score
3 advantages≈ $160
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Nitecore NPL27
Nitecore · 2025NPL27
6.0Score
1 advantage
8.3Brightness & throw7.3
7.8Battery & charging2.9

Why is GL30R better than NPL27?

  1. Peak beam intensity100,000 cd vs 42,020 cd2.4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)630 m vs 410 m+54%
  3. Maximum output800 lm vs 650 lm+23%

Why is NPL27 better than GL30R?

  1. Weight206 g vs 73 g2.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix GL30RFenix GL30R≈ $1609.3
Light output
Maximum output800 lm650 lm
Peak beam intensity100,000 cd42,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)630 m410 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-12R—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature7,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Maximum runtime2.2 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height146.5 mm—
Weight206 g73 g
Modes & features
SwitchRemote pressure switchTail switch
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