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Nitecore TM9K Pro vs RovyVon GL1

What TM9K Pro does better (3) and where GL1 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore TM9K Pro
Nitecore · 2024TM9K Pro
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ $160
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RovyVon GL1
RovyVon · 2024GL1
8.3Score
0 advantages≈ $130
8.9Brightness & throw7.8
7.2Battery & charging7.6
5.2Build & durability6.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is TM9K Pro better than GL1?

  1. Maximum output9,900 lm vs 3,200 lm3.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)509 m vs 400 m+27%
  3. Peak beam intensity64,770 cd vs 40,000 cd+62%

Why is GL1 better than TM9K Pro?

GL1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

RovyVon GL1RovyVon GL1≈ $1308.3
Light output
Maximum output9,900 lm3,200 lm
Peak beam intensity64,770 cd40,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)509 m400 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 40 MAX—
LED makerNiteLab—
Number of LEDs3—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight—189 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switchTail switch, Rotary / scroll wheel
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
LockoutYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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