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Nextorch P81 vs Nitecore EDC29

What P81 does better (2) and where EDC29 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch P81
Nextorch · 2025P81
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ $95
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Nitecore EDC29
Nitecore · 2024EDC29
5.4Score
3 advantages≈ $110
7.1Brightness & throw7.8
5.4Battery & charging5.2
3.4Build & durability2.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is P81 better than EDC29?

  1. Battery capacity4,800 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+92%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is EDC29 better than P81?

  1. Maximum output3,700 lm vs 6,500 lm+76%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)370 m vs 400 m+8%
  3. Peak beam intensity34,225 cd vs 40,230 cd+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch P81Nextorch P81≈ $955.8
Nitecore EDC29Nitecore EDC29≈ $1105.4
Light output
Maximum output3,700 lm6,500 lm
Peak beam intensity34,225 cd40,230 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)370 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 charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Submersible to1 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height161 mm—
Head diameter / width35 mm—
Body diameter / depth28.5 mm—
Weight170 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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