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Nitecore EDC09 vs Nitecore EDC29

What EDC09 does better (3) and where EDC29 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC09
Nitecore · 2025EDC09
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ $70
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Nitecore EDC29
Nitecore · 2024EDC29
5.4Score
3 advantages≈ $110
3.5Brightness & throw7.8
8.8Battery & charging5.2
5.8Build & durability2.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is EDC09 better than EDC29?

  1. Maximum runtime250 h vs 61 h4.1×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%
  3. Impact resistance (drop)2 m vs 1 m2×

Why is EDC29 better than EDC09?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 6,500 lm4.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)153 m vs 400 m2.6×
  3. Peak beam intensity5,850 cd vs 40,230 cd6.9×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC09Nitecore EDC09≈ $706.2
Nitecore EDC29Nitecore EDC29≈ $1105.4
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm6,500 lm
Peak beam intensity5,850 cd40,230 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)153 m400 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20 MAX
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature3,000K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—2,500 mAh
Maximum runtime250 h61 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX6IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)2 m1 m
Body materialStainless steelAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight114 g—
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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