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Nitecore EDC27 vs RovyVon GL11

What EDC27 does better (1) and where GL11 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2024EDC27
1 advantage
vs
RovyVon GL11
RovyVon · 2025GL11
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $200
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw7.0

Why is EDC27 better than GL11?

  1. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 1,800 lm+72%

Why is GL11 better than EDC27?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)305 m vs 500 m+64%
  2. Peak beam intensity23,260 cd vs 48,000 cd2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

RovyVon GL11RovyVon GL11≈ $2007.6
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity23,260 cd48,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)305 m500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 20—
LED makerNiteLab—
Number of LEDs20—
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime—86 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—174 mm
Head diameter / width—39 mm
Body diameter / depth—38 mm
Weight—274 g
Modes & features
Switch—Remote pressure switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
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