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Fenix PD32R vs Nitecore EDC23

What PD32R does better (4) and where EDC23 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD32R
Fenix · 2024PD32R
6.7Score
4 advantages≈ $70
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Nitecore EDC23
Nitecore · 2024EDC23
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $75
5.2Brightness & throw5.5
6.2Battery & charging4.4
7.0Build & durability4.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD32R better than EDC23?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Maximum runtime70 h vs 39 h+79%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m vs 280 m+23%
  4. Peak beam intensity29,580 cd vs 20,720 cd+43%

Why is EDC23 better than PD32R?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 2,500 lm+79%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD32RFenix PD32R≈ $706.7
Nitecore EDC23Nitecore EDC23≈ $755.4
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity29,580 cd20,720 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m280 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40NiteLab UHi 25
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs—25
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime70 h39 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height135 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight136 g—
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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