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Nextorch E52D vs Nitecore NPL25 GL

What E52D does better (4) and where NPL25 GL wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch E52D
Nextorch · 2025E52D
7.8Score
4 advantages≈ $110
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Nitecore NPL25 GL
Nitecore · 2024NPL25 GL
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $120
6.3Brightness & throw3.6
5.6Battery & charging6.0
8.8Build & durability4.8

Why is E52D better than NPL25 GL?

  1. Maximum output3,700 lm vs 900 lm4.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)280 m vs 216 m+30%
  3. Peak beam intensity19,600 cd vs 11,660 cd+68%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%

Why is NPL25 GL better than E52D?

  1. Weight130 g vs 74 g+76%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch E52DNextorch E52D≈ $1107.8
Light output
Maximum output3,700 lm900 lm
Peak beam intensity19,600 cd11,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)280 m216 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 25
LED maker—NiteLab
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity4,800 mAh—
Maximum runtime60 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8IPX6
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height153 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Weight130 g74 g
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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