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Nextorch Artorch vs Nitecore EDC17 UV

What Artorch does better (1) and where EDC17 UV wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch Artorch
Nextorch · 2025Artorch
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $120
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Nitecore EDC17 UV
Nitecore · 2025EDC17 UV
6.3Score
0 advantages≈ $95
5.9Brightness & throw5.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is Artorch better than EDC17 UV?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,500 lm+7%

Why is EDC17 UV better than Artorch?

EDC17 UV has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch ArtorchNextorch Artorch≈ $1206.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity22,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)300 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion—
Battery capacity1,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime19 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body material—Stainless steel
Size & weight
Weight120 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYes—
UV light—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
Colours—Black, Green
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