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Fenix TK05R vs Nitecore EDC23

What TK05R does better (3) and where EDC23 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK05R
Fenix · 2024TK05R
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ $80
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Nitecore EDC23
Nitecore · 2024EDC23
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $75
6.0Brightness & throw5.5
3.4Battery & charging4.4
7.3Build & durability4.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is TK05R better than EDC23?

  1. Peak beam intensity50,620 cd vs 20,720 cd2.4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)450 m vs 280 m+61%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×

Why is EDC23 better than TK05R?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 2,500 lm2.5×
  2. Maximum runtime14.5 h vs 39 h2.7×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK05RFenix TK05R≈ $806.3
Nitecore EDC23Nitecore EDC23≈ $755.4
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity50,620 cd20,720 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)450 m280 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterOsram CSLPM1.TGNiteLab UHi 25
LED makerOsramNiteLab
Number of LEDs—25
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime14.5 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 / height115 mm—
Head diameter / width32 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.5 mm—
Weight124 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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