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Fenix TK05R vs Nitecore EDC23 SABER

What TK05R does better (1) and where EDC23 SABER wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK05R
Fenix · 2024TK05R
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ $80
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Nitecore EDC23 SABER
Nitecore · 2025EDC23 SABER
1 advantage≈ $75
6.4Brightness & throw6.6

Why is TK05R better than EDC23 SABER?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)450 m vs 280 m+61%

Why is EDC23 SABER better than TK05R?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 2,500 lm2.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK05RFenix TK05R≈ $806.8
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity50,620 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)450 m280 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterOsram CSLPM1.TG—
LED makerOsram—
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime14.5 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height115 mm—
Head diameter / width32 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.5 mm—
Weight124 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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