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Nitecore EDC07 vs Nitecore EDC17

What EDC07 does better (2) and where EDC17 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC07
Nitecore · 2026EDC07
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $45
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Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore · 2025EDC17
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $95
3.3Brightness & throw4.4
9.5Battery & charging8.1
5.3Build & durability4.4

Why is EDC07 better than EDC17?

  1. Weight70 g vs 106 g+51%
  2. Maximum runtime360 h vs 260 h+38%

Why is EDC17 better than EDC07?

  1. Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 12,400 cd2.8×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 230 m+74%
Specifications

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Nitecore EDC07Nitecore EDC07≈ $456.0
Nitecore EDC17Nitecore EDC17≈ $955.3
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd12,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m230 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 25
LED maker—NiteLab
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime360 h260 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight70 g106 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
UV light—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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