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Fenix TK21R vs RovyVon GL1

What TK21R does better (4) and where GL1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK21R
Fenix · 2025TK21R
8.5Score
4 advantages≈ $135
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RovyVon GL1
RovyVon · 2024GL1
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $130
8.0Brightness & throw7.1
8.2Battery & charging7.8
5.5Build & durability6.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is TK21R better than GL1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m vs 400 m+20%
  2. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 3,200 lm+12%
  3. Peak beam intensity57,600 cd vs 40,000 cd+44%
  4. Battery capacity6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+20%

Why is GL1 better than TK21R?

  1. Weight221 g vs 189 g+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK21RFenix TK21R≈ $1358.5
RovyVon GL1RovyVon GL1≈ $1308.0
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm3,200 lm
Peak beam intensity57,600 cd40,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m400 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-90—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,600K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime72.5 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height159.5 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight221 g189 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesTail switch, Rotary / scroll wheel
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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