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Ledlenser C7R Classic vs Nitecore EDC23

What C7R Classic does better (1) and where EDC23 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser C7R Classic
Ledlenser · 2024C7R Classic
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Nitecore EDC23
Nitecore · 2024EDC23
5.4Score
3 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
4.0Brightness & throw5.5
2.6Battery & charging4.4
2.9Build & durability4.1

Why is C7R Classic better than EDC23?

  1. Maximum runtime40 h vs 39 h+3%

Why is EDC23 better than C7R Classic?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 2,500 lm2.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 280 m+33%
  3. RechargeableNo · C7R Classic: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC23Nitecore EDC23≈ $755.4
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity—20,720 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m280 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 25
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs125
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime40 h39 h
RechargeableNoYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width37 mm—
Weight210 g—
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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