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Nitecore EDC15 vs Wuben X5

What EDC15 does better (5) and where X5 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC15
Nitecore · 2026EDC15
5.5Score
5 advantages≈ $75
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Wuben X5
Wuben · 2026X5
4.3Score
2 advantages≈ $80
4.1Brightness & throw3.2
6.8Battery & charging3.9
6.4Build & durability3.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is EDC15 better than X5?

  1. Peak beam intensity10,886 cd vs 3,481 cd3.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)208 m vs 118 m+76%
  3. Weight85 g vs 127 g+49%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%
  5. Impact resistance (drop)2 m vs 1 m2×

Why is X5 better than EDC15?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,300 lm+8%
  2. Battery capacity1,050 mAh vs 1,200 mAh+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC15Nitecore EDC15≈ $755.5
Wuben X5Wuben X5≈ $804.3
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity10,886 cd3,481 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)208 m118 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion, AAA
Battery capacity1,050 mAh1,200 mAh
Maximum runtime200 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IP65
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx5
Impact resistance (drop)2 m1 m
Body materialStainless steel—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height—30.1 mm
Weight85 g127 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Switch—Tail switch, Rotary / scroll wheel
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
UV lightYesYes
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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