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Nitecore EDC09 vs Nitecore EDC15

What EDC09 does better (3) and where EDC15 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC09
Nitecore · 2025EDC09
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $70
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Nitecore EDC15
Nitecore · 2026EDC15
6.2Score
4 advantages≈ $75
4.3Brightness & throw4.8
7.0Battery & charging6.8
6.5Build & durability7.2
5.6Light quality3.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is EDC09 better than EDC15?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,200 lm+33%
  2. Maximum runtime250 h vs 200 h+25%
  3. Battery capacity1,100 mAh vs 1,050 mAh+5%

Why is EDC15 better than EDC09?

  1. Peak beam intensity5,850 cd vs 10,886 cd+86%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)153 m vs 208 m+36%
  3. Weight114 g vs 85 g+34%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC09Nitecore EDC09≈ $706.4
Nitecore EDC15Nitecore EDC15≈ $756.2
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity5,850 cd10,886 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)153 m208 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity1,100 mAh1,050 mAh
Maximum runtime250 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX6IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body materialStainless steelStainless steel
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height108 mm—
Weight114 g85 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
StrobeYesYes
UV light—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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