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Nitecore EDC17 UV vs Olight Open

What EDC17 UV does better (1) and where Open wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC17 UV
Nitecore · 2025EDC17 UV
6.3Score
1 advantage≈ $95
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Olight Open
Olight · 2025Open
0 advantages≈ $100
5.8Brightness & throw2.4

Why is EDC17 UV better than Open?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 120 lm12.5×

Why is Open better than EDC17 UV?

Open has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Olight OpenOlight Open≈ $100
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm120 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
Build & durability
Body materialStainless steel—
Modes & features
UV lightYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laserYesYes
ColoursBlack, GreenBlack
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