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Nextorch E52D vs Nitecore EDC23

What E52D does better (4) and where EDC23 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch E52D
Nextorch · 2025E52D
8.2Score
4 advantages≈ $90
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Nitecore EDC23
Nitecore · 2024EDC23
6.3Score
1 advantage≈ $75
6.8Brightness & throw6.4
6.3Battery & charging5.2
8.7Build & durability4.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is E52D better than EDC23?

  1. Battery capacity4,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh3.2×
  2. Maximum output3,700 lm vs 2,500 lm+48%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  4. Maximum runtime60 h vs 39 h+54%

Why is EDC23 better than E52D?

  1. Peak beam intensity19,600 cd vs 20,720 cd+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch E52DNextorch E52D≈ $908.2
Nitecore EDC23Nitecore EDC23≈ $756.3
Light output
Maximum output3,700 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity19,600 cd20,720 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)280 m280 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 25
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—25
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity4,800 mAh1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h39 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height153 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Weight130 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
Lockout—Yes
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