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Loop Gear SK06 vs Nitecore EDC15

What SK06 does better (3) and where EDC15 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Loop Gear SK06
Loop Gear · 2026SK06
5.7Score
3 advantages≈ $75
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Nitecore EDC15
Nitecore · 2026EDC15
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $75
6.4Brightness & throw4.1
7.8Build & durability6.4
2.6Light quality3.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is SK06 better than EDC15?

  1. Maximum output2,400 lm vs 1,200 lm2×
  2. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 1,050 mAh3.8×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is EDC15 better than SK06?

  1. Brightness levels3 vs 4+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Loop Gear SK06Loop Gear SK06≈ $755.7
Nitecore EDC15Nitecore EDC15≈ $755.5
Light output
Maximum output2,400 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity—10,886 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—208 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery capacity4,000 mAh1,050 mAh
Maximum runtime—200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Stainless steel
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Weight—85 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels34
Strobe—Yes
UV lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
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