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Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs RovyVon GL1

What PD40R V3.0 does better (2) and where GL1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD40R V3.0
Fenix · 2023PD40R V3.0
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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RovyVon GL1
RovyVon · 2024GL1
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $130
7.8Brightness & throw7.1
7.3Battery & charging7.8
6.1Build & durability6.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD40R V3.0 better than GL1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 400 m+25%
  2. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 40,000 cd+56%

Why is GL1 better than PD40R V3.0?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,200 lm+7%
  2. Weight198 g vs 189 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD40R V3.0Fenix PD40R V3.0≈ $1208.4
RovyVon GL1RovyVon GL1≈ $1308.0
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,200 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd40,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m400 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime89 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height143 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight198 g189 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelTail switch, Rotary / scroll wheel
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Lockout—Yes
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