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Fenix E08R UE vs Nitecore EDC15

What E08R UE does better (2) and where EDC15 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E08R UE
Fenix · 2026E08R UE
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $85
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Nitecore EDC15
Nitecore · 2026EDC15
5.5Score
5 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
3.6Brightness & throw4.1
6.4Battery & charging6.8
3.8Build & durability6.4
5.5Light quality3.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is E08R UE better than EDC15?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,200 lm+33%
  2. Battery capacity1,650 mAh vs 1,050 mAh+57%

Why is EDC15 better than E08R UE?

  1. Maximum runtime111 h vs 200 h+80%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m vs 208 m+30%
  3. Peak beam intensity6,400 cd vs 10,886 cd+70%
  4. Weight125 g vs 85 g+47%
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E08R UEFenix E08R UE≈ $855.2
Nitecore EDC15Nitecore EDC15≈ $755.5
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity6,400 cd10,886 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m208 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity1,650 mAh1,050 mAh
Maximum runtime111 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Stainless steel
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height129 mm—
Head diameter / width31 mm—
Body diameter / depth18 mm—
Weight125 g85 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
StrobeYesYes
Red lightYes—
UV light—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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