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Acebeam UC25 vs Nitecore EDC17
What UC25 does better (1) and where EDC17 wins (5) — every spec side by side.
Why is UC25 better than EDC17?
- Maximum output3,100 lm vs 1,500 lm2.1×
Why is EDC17 better than UC25?
- Maximum runtime72 h vs 260 h3.6×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)174 m vs 230 m+32%
- Peak beam intensity7,569 cd vs 12,400 cd+64%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx7+40%
- Weight138 g vs 106 g+30%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 3,100 lm | 1,500 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 7,569 cd | 12,400 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 174 m | 230 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | — | NiteLab UHi 25 |
| LED maker | — | NiteLab |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | 6,500K |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 1,500 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 72 h | 260 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 1 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP65 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx7 |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Pocket clip | — | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 138 g | 106 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | — | 4 |
| Switch | Dual switches, Rotary / scroll wheel | — |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | Yes | — |
| Strobe | Yes | — |
| UV light | Yes | Yes |
| Laser pointer / aiming laser | — | Yes |
