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Nitecore M20K vs RovyVon GL11

What M20K does better (1) and where GL11 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore M20K
Nitecore · 2022M20K
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $340
vs
RovyVon GL11
RovyVon · 2025GL11
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $200
Higher score
7.1Brightness & throw7.6
8.9Battery & charging8.0
3.6Build & durability5.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

M20KGL11
50 × 14539 × 17438
M20KGL11Difference
Length / height145 mm174 mm−29 mm
Head diameter / width50 mm39 mm+11 mm
Weight290 g274 g+16 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is M20K better than GL11?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,800 lm+11%

Why is GL11 better than M20K?

  1. Weight290 g vs 274 g+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore M20KNitecore M20K≈ $3406.7
RovyVon GL11RovyVon GL11≈ $2008.0
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity—48,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity9,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime—86 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height145 mm174 mm
Head diameter / width50 mm39 mm
Body diameter / depth—38 mm
Weight290 g274 g
Modes & features
Switch—Remote pressure switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
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