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Fenix BC26R-D vs Nitecore EDC17 UV

What BC26R-D does better (1) and where EDC17 UV wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix BC26R-D
Fenix · 2022BC26R-D
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Nitecore EDC17 UV
Nitecore · 2025EDC17 UV
6.3Score
0 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw5.8

Why is BC26R-D better than EDC17 UV?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,500 lm+7%

Why is EDC17 UV better than BC26R-D?

EDC17 UV has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix BC26R-DFenix BC26R-D≈ $905.4
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,500 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)169 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity21,700 mAh—
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Body materialAluminiumStainless steel
Size & weight
Length / height113 mm—
Head diameter / width29 mm—
Weight155 g—
Modes & features
UV light—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
Colours—Black, Green
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