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Nitecore NPL35 vs RovyVon GL5 Pro XL

What NPL35 does better (1) and where GL5 Pro XL wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NPL35
Nitecore · 2025NPL35
8.4Score
1 advantage
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RovyVon GL5 Pro XL
RovyVon · 2025GL5 Pro XL
4.4Score
0 advantages≈ $600
9.6Brightness & throw3.7
6.6Battery & charging4.8

Why is NPL35 better than GL5 Pro XL?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 400 lm5×

Why is GL5 Pro XL better than NPL35?

GL5 Pro XL has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity42,440 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)412 m—
Runtime at maximum output—90 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity1,900 mAh—
Maximum runtime—1.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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