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Nextorch WL23 vs RovyVon GL4 Pro

What WL23 does better (4) and where GL4 Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch WL23
Nextorch · 2022WL23
7.8Score
4 advantages≈ $210
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RovyVon GL4 Pro
RovyVon · 2024GL4 Pro
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ $300
6.8Brightness & throw4.2
9.6Battery & charging4.8
3.2Build & durability7.6

Why is WL23 better than GL4 Pro?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 400 lm3.2×
  2. Maximum runtime43 h vs 1.5 h28.7×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 144 m+25%
  4. Peak beam intensity8,100 cd vs 5,200 cd+56%

Why is GL4 Pro better than WL23?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch WL23Nextorch WL23≈ $2107.8
RovyVon GL4 ProRovyVon GL4 Pro≈ $3004.8
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity8,100 cd5,200 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m144 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime43 h1.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height82 mm—
Head diameter / width49 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight108 g—
Modes & features
Laser pointer / aiming laserYesYes
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