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Maglite ML25L vs Nextorch E52C

What ML25L does better (2) and where E52C wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Maglite ML25L
Maglite · 2022ML25L
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ $55
vs
Nextorch E52C
Nextorch · 2022E52C
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
4.6Brightness & throw5.8
7.9Battery & charging6.8
3.2Build & durability7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

ML25LE52C
43 × 16830 × 153
ML25LE52CDifference
Length / height168 mm153 mm+15 mm
Head diameter / width43 mm30 mm+13 mm
Weight317 g130 g+187 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is ML25L better than E52C?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m vs 210 m+60%
  2. Maximum runtime72 h vs 65 h+11%

Why is E52C better than ML25L?

  1. Maximum output192 lm vs 3,000 lm15.6×
  2. Weight317 g vs 130 g2.4×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
Specifications

Side by side

Maglite ML25LMaglite ML25L≈ $555.0
Nextorch E52CNextorch E52C≈ $557.2
Light output
Maximum output192 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—11,025 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m210 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime72 h65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height168 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width43 mm30 mm
Weight317 g130 g
Modes & features
ColoursBlack—
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