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Nextorch E52D vs Nitecore EDC29

What E52D does better (3) and where EDC29 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch E52D
Nextorch · 2025E52D
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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Nitecore EDC29
Nitecore · 2024EDC29
5.4Score
3 advantages≈ $110
6.3Brightness & throw7.8
5.6Battery & charging5.2
8.8Build & durability2.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is E52D better than EDC29?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Battery capacity4,800 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+92%
  3. Impact resistance (drop)2 m vs 1 m2×

Why is EDC29 better than E52D?

  1. Maximum output3,700 lm vs 6,500 lm+76%
  2. Peak beam intensity19,600 cd vs 40,230 cd2.1×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)280 m vs 400 m+43%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch E52DNextorch E52D≈ $1107.8
Nitecore EDC29Nitecore EDC29≈ $1105.4
Light output
Maximum output3,700 lm6,500 lm
Peak beam intensity19,600 cd40,230 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)280 m400 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20 MAX
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity4,800 mAh2,500 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h61 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)2 m1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height153 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Weight130 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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