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Nitecore EDC15 vs Nitecore EDC17

What EDC15 does better (1) and where EDC17 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC15
Nitecore · 2026EDC15
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $75
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Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore · 2025EDC17
5.3Score
5 advantages≈ $95
4.1Brightness & throw4.4
6.8Battery & charging8.1
6.4Build & durability4.4
3.5Light quality3.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is EDC15 better than EDC17?

  1. Weight85 g vs 106 g+25%

Why is EDC17 better than EDC15?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,500 lm+25%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)208 m vs 230 m+11%
  3. Battery capacity1,050 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+43%
  4. Maximum runtime200 h vs 260 h+30%
  5. Peak beam intensity10,886 cd vs 12,400 cd+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC15Nitecore EDC15≈ $755.5
Nitecore EDC17Nitecore EDC17≈ $955.3
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity10,886 cd12,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)208 m230 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 25
LED maker—NiteLab
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery capacity1,050 mAh1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime200 h260 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialStainless steel—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Weight85 g106 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels44
StrobeYes—
UV lightYesYes
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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