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Nitecore EDC17 vs Nitecore EDC29

What EDC17 does better (2) and where EDC29 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore · 2025EDC17
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $95
vs
Nitecore EDC29
Nitecore · 2024EDC29
5.4Score
4 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
4.4Brightness & throw7.8
8.1Battery & charging5.2
4.4Build & durability2.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is EDC17 better than EDC29?

  1. Maximum runtime260 h vs 61 h4.3×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is EDC29 better than EDC17?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 6,500 lm4.3×
  2. Peak beam intensity12,400 cd vs 40,230 cd3.2×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 400 m+74%
  4. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC17Nitecore EDC17≈ $955.3
Nitecore EDC29Nitecore EDC29≈ $1105.4
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm6,500 lm
Peak beam intensity12,400 cd40,230 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m400 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 25NiteLab UHi 20 MAX
LED makerNiteLabNiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery capacity1,500 mAh2,500 mAh
Maximum runtime260 h61 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time1 h1 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
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
UV lightYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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