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Fenix E06R PRO RG vs Nitecore EDC17

What E06R PRO RG does better (3) and where EDC17 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E06R PRO RG
Fenix · 2026E06R PRO RG
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ $85
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Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore · 2025EDC17
5.3Score
4 advantages≈ $95
3.6Brightness & throw4.4
6.4Battery & charging8.1
4.1Build & durability4.4
8.7Light quality3.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is E06R PRO RG better than EDC17?

  1. Brightness levels20 vs 45×
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,500 lm+7%
  3. Battery capacity1,650 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+10%

Why is EDC17 better than E06R PRO RG?

  1. Maximum runtime111 h vs 260 h2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m vs 230 m+44%
  3. Peak beam intensity6,400 cd vs 12,400 cd+94%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC17Nitecore EDC17≈ $955.3
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity6,400 cd12,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m230 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20NiteLab UHi 25
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity1,650 mAh1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime111 h260 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height123 mm—
Head diameter / width31 mm—
Body diameter / depth19 mm—
Weight104 g106 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels204
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
UV light—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laserYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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