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Nextorch Artorch vs Nitecore EDC37

What Artorch does better (2) and where EDC37 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch Artorch
Nextorch · 2025Artorch
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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Nitecore EDC37
Nitecore · 2025EDC37
8.6Score
5 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
5.1Brightness & throw8.0
3.0Battery & charging9.3
8.9Build & durability4.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is Artorch better than EDC37?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Weight120 g vs 199 g+66%

Why is EDC37 better than Artorch?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 8,000 lm5×
  2. Battery capacity1,400 mAh vs 8,000 mAh5.7×
  3. Maximum runtime19 h vs 190 h10×
  4. Peak beam intensity22,500 cd vs 44,010 cd+96%
  5. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)300 m vs 420 m+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch ArtorchNextorch Artorch≈ $1206.1
Nitecore EDC37Nitecore EDC37≈ $1208.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm8,000 lm
Peak beam intensity22,500 cd44,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)300 m420 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20 MAX
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,400 mAh8,000 mAh
Maximum runtime19 h190 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—2 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Size & weight
Length / height—108 mm
Head diameter / width—39 mm
Weight120 g199 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelTail switch
StrobeYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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