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Fenix TK05R vs Nitecore EDC27

What TK05R does better (2) and where EDC27 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK05R
Fenix · 2024TK05R
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
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Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2024EDC27
1 advantage
6.0Brightness & throw6.2

Why is TK05R better than EDC27?

  1. Peak beam intensity50,620 cd vs 23,260 cd2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)450 m vs 305 m+48%

Why is EDC27 better than TK05R?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 3,100 lm3.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK05RFenix TK05R≈ $806.3
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity50,620 cd23,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)450 m305 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterOsram CSLPM1.TGNiteLab UHi 20
LED makerOsramNiteLab
Number of LEDs—20
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime14.5 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Size & weight
Length / height115 mm—
Head diameter / width32 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.5 mm—
Weight124 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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