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Loop Gear SK05 Pro vs Nitecore EDC29

What SK05 Pro does better (0) and where EDC29 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Loop Gear SK05 Pro
Loop Gear · 2025SK05 Pro
9.5Score
0 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore EDC29
Nitecore · 2024EDC29
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $110
7.6Brightness & throw7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is SK05 Pro better than EDC29?

SK05 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EDC29 better than SK05 Pro?

  1. Maximum output4,360 lm vs 6,500 lm+49%
Specifications

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Nitecore EDC29Nitecore EDC29≈ $1105.4
Light output
Maximum output4,360 lm6,500 lm
Peak beam intensity41,010 cd40,230 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m400 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20 MAX
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—2,500 mAh
Maximum runtime—61 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Modes & features
Brightness levels7—
Strobe—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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