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Loop Gear SK05 vs Nitecore EDC23 SABER

What SK05 does better (2) and where EDC23 SABER wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Loop Gear SK05
Loop Gear · 2024SK05
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ $65
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Nitecore EDC23 SABER
Nitecore · 2025EDC23 SABER
0 advantages≈ $75
7.4Brightness & throw6.8

Why is SK05 better than EDC23 SABER?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 280 m+36%
  2. Maximum output2,850 lm vs 2,500 lm+14%

Why is EDC23 SABER better than SK05?

EDC23 SABER has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Loop Gear SK05Loop Gear SK05≈ $659.2
Light output
Maximum output2,850 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m280 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime480 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Modes & features
Brightness levels7—
Colours—Black
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