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Nitecore EDC27 vs RovyVon GL1

What EDC27 does better (0) and where GL1 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2024EDC27
0 advantages
vs
RovyVon GL1
RovyVon · 2024GL1
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw7.1

Why is EDC27 better than GL1?

EDC27 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is GL1 better than EDC27?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)305 m vs 400 m+31%
  2. Peak beam intensity23,260 cd vs 40,000 cd+72%
  3. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 3,200 lm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

RovyVon GL1RovyVon GL1≈ $1308.0
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm3,200 lm
Peak beam intensity23,260 cd40,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)305 m400 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 20—
LED makerNiteLab—
Number of LEDs20—
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight—189 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch, Rotary / scroll wheel
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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