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Ledlenser C5R Classic vs Nitecore EDC15

What C5R Classic does better (2) and where EDC15 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser C5R Classic
Ledlenser · 2026C5R Classic
3.8Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Nitecore EDC15
Nitecore · 2026EDC15
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
3.5Brightness & throw4.1
2.6Battery & charging6.8

Why is C5R Classic better than EDC15?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m vs 208 m+15%
  2. Peak beam intensity14,400 cd vs 10,886 cd+32%

Why is EDC15 better than C5R Classic?

  1. Maximum output420 lm vs 1,200 lm2.9×
  2. Maximum runtime15 h vs 200 h13.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC15Nitecore EDC15≈ $755.5
Light output
Maximum output420 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity14,400 cd10,886 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m208 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—1,050 mAh
Maximum runtime15 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX7
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Stainless steel
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight—85 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
Strobe—Yes
UV light—Yes
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