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Nextorch Artorch vs Nitecore NPL25 GL

What Artorch does better (4) and where NPL25 GL wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch Artorch
Nextorch · 2025Artorch
6.1Score
4 advantages≈ $120
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Nitecore NPL25 GL
Nitecore · 2024NPL25 GL
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $120
5.1Brightness & throw3.6
3.0Battery & charging6.0
8.9Build & durability4.8

Why is Artorch better than NPL25 GL?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 900 lm+78%
  2. Peak beam intensity22,500 cd vs 11,660 cd+93%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)300 m vs 216 m+39%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%

Why is NPL25 GL better than Artorch?

  1. Weight120 g vs 74 g+62%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch ArtorchNextorch Artorch≈ $1206.1
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm900 lm
Peak beam intensity22,500 cd11,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)300 m216 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 25
LED maker—NiteLab
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion—
Battery capacity1,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime19 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX6
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Size & weight
Weight120 g74 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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