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Loop Gear SK05 Pro vs Nitecore EDC37

What SK05 Pro does better (0) and where EDC37 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 EDC37
Nitecore · 2025EDC37
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $120
7.6Brightness & throw8.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is SK05 Pro better than EDC37?

SK05 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EDC37 better than SK05 Pro?

  1. Maximum output4,360 lm vs 8,000 lm+83%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m vs 420 m+4%
  3. Peak beam intensity41,010 cd vs 44,010 cd+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC37Nitecore EDC37≈ $1208.6
Light output
Maximum output4,360 lm8,000 lm
Peak beam intensity41,010 cd44,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m420 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 charging—Yes
Charging time—2 h
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—108 mm
Head diameter / width—39 mm
Weight—199 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels7—
Switch—Tail switch
Strobe—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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