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Nitecore EDC17 vs Nitecore EDC35

What EDC17 does better (2) and where EDC35 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore · 2025EDC17
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $95
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Nitecore EDC35
Nitecore · 2024EDC35
9.4Score
5 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
5.3Brightness & throw8.9
8.0Battery & charging8.3
5.5Build & durability8.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is EDC17 better than EDC35?

  1. Maximum runtime260 h vs 90 h2.9×
  2. Charging time1 h vs 3 h3×

Why is EDC35 better than EDC17?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 5,000 lm3.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 550 m2.4×
  3. Peak beam intensity12,400 cd vs 75,620 cd6.1×
  4. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 6,000 mAh4×
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC17Nitecore EDC17≈ $956.0
Nitecore EDC35Nitecore EDC35≈ $909.4
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm5,000 lm
Peak beam intensity12,400 cd75,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m550 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 25NiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED makerNiteLabNiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature6,500K6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity1,500 mAh6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime260 h90 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time1 h3 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—68 mm
Weight106 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Switch—Tail switch
UV lightYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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