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Nitecore NPL27 vs RovyVon GL5 Pro

What NPL27 does better (1) and where GL5 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NPL27
Nitecore · 2025NPL27
6.0Score
1 advantage
Higher score
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RovyVon GL5 Pro
RovyVon · 2024GL5 Pro
4.4Score
0 advantages≈ $400
7.3Brightness & throw3.7
2.9Battery & charging4.8

Why is NPL27 better than GL5 Pro?

  1. Maximum output650 lm vs 400 lm+62%

Why is GL5 Pro better than NPL27?

GL5 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

RovyVon GL5 ProRovyVon GL5 Pro≈ $4004.4
Light output
Maximum output650 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity42,020 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m—
Runtime at maximum output—90 min
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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