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Nextorch WL23 vs RovyVon GL2

What WL23 does better (3) and where GL2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch WL23
Nextorch · 2022WL23
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $210
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RovyVon GL2
RovyVon · 2026GL2
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ $160
6.8Brightness & throw4.9
3.2Build & durability9.6

Why is WL23 better than GL2?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 700 lm+86%
  2. Peak beam intensity8,100 cd vs 4,300 cd+88%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 131 m+37%

Why is GL2 better than WL23?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  2. Weight108 g vs 94 g+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch WL23Nextorch WL23≈ $2107.8
RovyVon GL2RovyVon GL2≈ $1607.5
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity8,100 cd4,300 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m131 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-25R
LED maker—Luminus
Colour temperature—7,000K
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime43 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height82 mm—
Head diameter / width49 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight108 g94 g
Modes & features
Laser pointer / aiming laserYesYes
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