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Nitecore EDC17 UV vs RovyVon GL8 Pro

What EDC17 UV does better (0) and where GL8 Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC17 UV
Nitecore · 2025EDC17 UV
6.6Score
0 advantages≈ $95
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RovyVon GL8 Pro
RovyVon · 2025GL8 Pro
5.3Score
1 advantage≈ $120
6.2Brightness & throw5.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is EDC17 UV better than GL8 Pro?

EDC17 UV has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is GL8 Pro better than EDC17 UV?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,800 lm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

RovyVon GL8 ProRovyVon GL8 Pro≈ $1205.3
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity—10,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—200 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—CR123A
Maximum runtime—1.2 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body materialStainless steelAluminium
Size & weight
Weight—260 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch, Remote pressure switch
UV lightYesYes
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
ColoursBlack, Green—
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