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Loop Gear SK05 Pro 2 vs Nitecore EDC37

What SK05 Pro 2 does better (1) and where EDC37 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Loop Gear SK05 Pro 2
Loop Gear · 2025SK05 Pro 2
9.3Score
1 advantage≈ $110
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Nitecore EDC37
Nitecore · 2025EDC37
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ $120
8.8Brightness & throw8.0
6.1Battery & charging9.3
7.8Build & durability4.2

Why is SK05 Pro 2 better than EDC37?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×

Why is EDC37 better than SK05 Pro 2?

  1. Maximum output5,000 lm vs 8,000 lm+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC37Nitecore EDC37≈ $1208.6
Light output
Maximum output5,000 lm8,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—44,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—420 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20 MAX
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—8,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—190 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—2 h
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height—108 mm
Head diameter / width—39 mm
Weight—199 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Strobe—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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