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Loop Gear SK05 Pro vs Nitecore EDC35

What SK05 Pro does better (0) and where EDC35 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Loop Gear SK05 Pro
Loop Gear · 2025SK05 Pro
9.5Score
0 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore EDC35
Nitecore · 2024EDC35
9.3Score
3 advantages≈ $90
7.6Brightness & throw8.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is SK05 Pro better than EDC35?

SK05 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EDC35 better than SK05 Pro?

  1. Peak beam intensity41,010 cd vs 75,620 cd+84%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m vs 550 m+36%
  3. Maximum output4,360 lm vs 5,000 lm+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC35Nitecore EDC35≈ $909.3
Light output
Maximum output4,360 lm5,000 lm
Peak beam intensity41,010 cd75,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m550 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED maker—NiteLab
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—90 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Modes & features
Brightness levels7—
Switch—Tail switch
Lockout—Yes
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