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Nitecore EDC09 vs Olight Arkpro

What EDC09 does better (1) and where Arkpro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC09
Nitecore · 2025EDC09
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $70
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Olight Arkpro
Olight · 2025Arkpro
0 advantages≈ $80
3.5Brightness & throw4.8

Why is EDC09 better than Arkpro?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,500 lm+7%

Why is Arkpro better than EDC09?

Arkpro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC09Nitecore EDC09≈ $706.2
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity5,850 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)153 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime250 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX6—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialStainless steelAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight114 g—
Modes & features
UV light—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
Colours—White
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