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Ledlenser C5R Classic Box vs Nitecore EDC23 SABER

What C5R Classic Box does better (0) and where EDC23 SABER wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser C5R Classic Box
Ledlenser · 2025C5R Classic Box
5.9Score
0 advantages≈ $60
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Nitecore EDC23 SABER
Nitecore · 2025EDC23 SABER
1 advantage≈ $75
3.1Brightness & throw6.6

Why is C5R Classic Box better than EDC23 SABER?

C5R Classic Box has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EDC23 SABER better than C5R Classic Box?

  1. Maximum output420 lm vs 2,500 lm6×
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output420 lm2,500 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—280 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs52
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height50 mm—
Head diameter / width130 mm—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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