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Nitecore EDC07 vs Nitecore EDC09

What EDC07 does better (3) and where EDC09 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC07
Nitecore · 2026EDC07
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $45
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Nitecore EDC09
Nitecore · 2025EDC09
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $70
3.8Brightness & throw4.1
9.3Battery & charging8.7
6.0Build & durability6.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is EDC07 better than EDC09?

  1. Weight70 g vs 114 g+63%
  2. Maximum runtime360 h vs 250 h+44%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%

Why is EDC09 better than EDC07?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 153 m+16%
  2. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,600 lm+7%
  3. Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 5,850 cd+34%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC07Nitecore EDC07≈ $456.5
Nitecore EDC09Nitecore EDC09≈ $706.5
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd5,850 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m153 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime360 h250 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IPX6
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Stainless steel
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight70 g114 g
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
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