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Fenix TK25R vs Nitecore EDC37

What TK25R does better (1) and where EDC37 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK25R
Fenix · 2025TK25R
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $140
vs
Nitecore EDC37
Nitecore · 2025EDC37
8.6Score
5 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
6.7Brightness & throw8.0
5.1Battery & charging9.3
5.5Build & durability4.2
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK25REDC37
36 × 16426.239 × 108
TK25REDC37Difference
Length / height164 mm108 mm+56 mm
Head diameter / width36 mm39 mm−3 mm
Weight225 g199 g+26 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is TK25R better than EDC37?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×

Why is EDC37 better than TK25R?

  1. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 8,000 lm2.2×
  2. Maximum runtime55 h vs 190 h3.5×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m vs 420 m+20%
  4. Peak beam intensity30,620 cd vs 44,010 cd+44%
  5. Weight225 g vs 199 g+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK25RFenix TK25R≈ $1406.6
Nitecore EDC37Nitecore EDC37≈ $1208.6
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm8,000 lm
Peak beam intensity30,620 cd44,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m420 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50NiteLab UHi 20 MAX
LED makerCreeNiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature5,700K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—8,000 mAh
Maximum runtime55 h190 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height164 mm108 mm
Head diameter / width36 mm39 mm
Body diameter / depth26.2 mm—
Weight225 g199 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
StrobeYesYes
Red lightYes—
UV lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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