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Nitecore NPL25 vs RovyVon GL5 Pro XL

What NPL25 does better (1) and where GL5 Pro XL wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NPL25
Nitecore · 2024NPL25
6.6Score
1 advantage
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RovyVon GL5 Pro XL
RovyVon · 2025GL5 Pro XL
4.4Score
0 advantages≈ $600
7.9Brightness & throw3.7
2.9Battery & charging4.8

Why is NPL25 better than GL5 Pro XL?

  1. Maximum output900 lm vs 400 lm2.2×

Why is GL5 Pro XL better than NPL25?

GL5 Pro XL has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output900 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity16,260 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m—
Runtime at maximum output—90 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 20—
LED makerNiteLab—
Battery & charging
Battery—16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity500 mAh—
Maximum runtime—1.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Modes & features
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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