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Nitecore NPL25 vs RovyVon GL2

What NPL25 does better (3) and where GL2 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NPL25
Nitecore · 2024NPL25
6.6Score
3 advantages
vs
RovyVon GL2
RovyVon · 2026GL2
7.5Score
0 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
7.9Brightness & throw4.9

Why is NPL25 better than GL2?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m vs 131 m+95%
  2. Peak beam intensity16,260 cd vs 4,300 cd3.8×
  3. Maximum output900 lm vs 700 lm+29%

Why is GL2 better than NPL25?

GL2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

RovyVon GL2RovyVon GL2≈ $1607.5
Light output
Maximum output900 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity16,260 cd4,300 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m131 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 20Luminus SFT-25R
LED makerNiteLabLuminus
Colour temperature—7,000K
Battery & charging
Battery—16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity500 mAh—
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight—94 g
Modes & features
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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