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Nextorch E51D vs Nitecore EDC17
What E51D does better (6) and where EDC17 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is E51D better than EDC17?
- Maximum output2,100 lm vs 1,500 lm+40%
- Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+73%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)275 m vs 230 m+20%
- Peak beam intensity18,906 cd vs 12,400 cd+52%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
- Weight95 g vs 106 g+12%
Why is EDC17 better than E51D?
- Maximum runtime55 h vs 260 h4.7×
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 2,100 lm | 1,500 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 18,906 cd | 12,400 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 275 m | 230 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | — | NiteLab UHi 25 |
| LED maker | — | NiteLab |
| Colour temperature | — | 6,500K |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion | — |
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 55 h | 260 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 1 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX8 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx7 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 2 m | — |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Pocket clip | Yes | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 142 mm | — |
| Head diameter / width | 27 mm | — |
| Weight | 95 g | 106 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | — | 4 |
| UV light | — | Yes |
| Laser pointer / aiming laser | — | Yes |







