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Fenix GL30R vs Nitecore NPL35

What GL30R does better (2) and where NPL35 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix GL30R
Fenix · 2026GL30R
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ $160
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Nitecore NPL35
Nitecore · 2025NPL35
8.4Score
1 advantage
8.3Brightness & throw9.6
7.8Battery & charging6.6

Why is GL30R better than NPL35?

  1. Peak beam intensity100,000 cd vs 42,440 cd2.4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)630 m vs 412 m+53%

Why is NPL35 better than GL30R?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 2,000 lm2.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix GL30RFenix GL30R≈ $1609.3
Light output
Maximum output800 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity100,000 cd42,440 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)630 m412 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-12R—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature7,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity—1,900 mAh
Maximum runtime2.2 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height146.5 mm—
Weight206 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRemote pressure switch—
Strobe—Yes
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