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Nitecore EDC17 vs Nitecore EDC25

What EDC17 does better (2) and where EDC25 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore · 2025EDC17
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $95
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Nitecore EDC25
Nitecore · 2024EDC25
4.7Score
3 advantages≈ $75
4.4Brightness & throw5.9
8.1Battery & charging5.1
4.4Build & durability2.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is EDC17 better than EDC25?

  1. Maximum runtime260 h vs 55 h4.7×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is EDC25 better than EDC17?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 3,000 lm2×
  2. Peak beam intensity12,400 cd vs 22,500 cd+81%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 300 m+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC17Nitecore EDC17≈ $955.3
Nitecore EDC25Nitecore EDC25≈ $754.7
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity12,400 cd22,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m300 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 25NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerNiteLabNiteLab
Number of LEDs—20
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Battery & charging
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime260 h55 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight106 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
UV lightYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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