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Nitecore NPL27 vs RovyVon GL2

What NPL27 does better (3) and where GL2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NPL27
Nitecore · 2025NPL27
6.0Score
3 advantages
vs
RovyVon GL2
RovyVon · 2026GL2
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $160
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw4.9

Why is NPL27 better than GL2?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m vs 131 m3.1×
  2. Peak beam intensity42,020 cd vs 4,300 cd9.8×
  3. Weight73 g vs 94 g+29%

Why is GL2 better than NPL27?

  1. Maximum output650 lm vs 700 lm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

RovyVon GL2RovyVon GL2≈ $1607.5
Light output
Maximum output650 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity42,020 cd4,300 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m131 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-25R
LED maker—Luminus
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
Weight73 g94 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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