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Nextorch WL50 vs RovyVon GL2

What WL50 does better (2) and where GL2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch WL50
Nextorch · 2024WL50
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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RovyVon GL2
RovyVon · 2026GL2
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw4.9
6.1Build & durability9.6

Why is WL50 better than GL2?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m vs 131 m+91%
  2. Peak beam intensity15,620 cd vs 4,300 cd3.6×

Why is GL2 better than WL50?

  1. Maximum output550 lm vs 700 lm+27%
  2. Weight135 g vs 94 g+44%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch WL50Nextorch WL50≈ $1207.2
RovyVon GL2RovyVon GL2≈ $1607.5
Light output
Maximum output550 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity15,620 cd4,300 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m131 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-25R
LED maker—Luminus
Colour temperature—7,000K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity2,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime1.8 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height125 mm—
Head diameter / width44 mm—
Body diameter / depth37 mm—
Weight135 g94 g
Modes & features
SwitchRemote pressure switch—
StrobeYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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