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Fenix TK17 vs Nitecore EDC29

What TK17 does better (2) and where EDC29 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK17
Fenix · 2025TK17
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $105
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Nitecore EDC29
Nitecore · 2024EDC29
5.4Score
3 advantages≈ $110
6.4Brightness & throw7.8
7.1Battery & charging5.2
6.1Build & durability2.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is TK17 better than EDC29?

  1. Battery capacity6,000 mAh vs 2,500 mAh2.4×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×

Why is EDC29 better than TK17?

  1. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 6,500 lm+81%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)330 m vs 400 m+21%
  3. Peak beam intensity27,220 cd vs 40,230 cd+48%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK17Fenix TK17≈ $1057.4
Nitecore EDC29Nitecore EDC29≈ $1105.4
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm6,500 lm
Peak beam intensity27,220 cd40,230 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)330 m400 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50NiteLab UHi 20 MAX
LED makerCreeNiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature5,700K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity6,000 mAh2,500 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h61 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height148.5 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight197 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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