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Nitecore NPL27 vs RovyVon GL4 Pro

What NPL27 does better (3) and where GL4 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NPL27
Nitecore · 2025NPL27
6.0Score
3 advantages
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RovyVon GL4 Pro
RovyVon · 2024GL4 Pro
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ $300
7.3Brightness & throw4.2
2.9Battery & charging4.8

Why is NPL27 better than GL4 Pro?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m vs 144 m2.8×
  2. Peak beam intensity42,020 cd vs 5,200 cd8.1×
  3. Maximum output650 lm vs 400 lm+62%

Why is GL4 Pro better than NPL27?

GL4 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

RovyVon GL4 ProRovyVon GL4 Pro≈ $3004.8
Light output
Maximum output650 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity42,020 cd5,200 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m144 m
Light sourceLEDLED
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
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight73 g—
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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