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Nitecore EDC15 vs Velamp ST096

What EDC15 does better (0) and where ST096 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC15
Nitecore · 2026EDC15
5.5Score
0 advantages≈ $75
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Velamp ST096
Velamp · 2026ST096
1 advantage≈ $65
6.4Build & durability6.1

Why is EDC15 better than ST096?

EDC15 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is ST096 better than EDC15?

  1. Weight85 g vs 4 g21.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC15Nitecore EDC15≈ $755.5
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm—
Peak beam intensity10,886 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)208 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery capacity1,050 mAh—
Maximum runtime200 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialStainless steelAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight85 g4 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
StrobeYes—
UV lightYes—
Colours—Red, Black
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