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Fenix LD35R vs Nitecore EDC17

What LD35R does better (4) and where EDC17 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD35R
Fenix · 2025LD35R
6.7Score
4 advantages≈ $90
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Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore · 2025EDC17
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $95
5.6Brightness & throw4.4
7.9Battery & charging8.1
6.2Build & durability4.4
5.5Light quality3.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD35R better than EDC17?

  1. Peak beam intensity28,390 cd vs 12,400 cd2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m vs 230 m+47%
  3. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 1,500 lm+20%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is EDC17 better than LD35R?

  1. Maximum runtime101.9 h vs 260 h2.6×
  2. Weight185 g vs 106 g+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD35RFenix LD35R≈ $906.7
Nitecore EDC17Nitecore EDC17≈ $955.3
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity28,390 cd12,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m230 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40NiteLab UHi 25
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime101.9 h260 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height136.4 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight185 g106 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
UV light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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