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Nitecore EDC17 vs Nitecore NPL25 GL

What EDC17 does better (4) and where NPL25 GL wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore · 2025EDC17
5.3Score
4 advantages≈ $95
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Nitecore NPL25 GL
Nitecore · 2024NPL25 GL
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $120
4.4Brightness & throw3.6
8.1Battery & charging6.0
4.4Build & durability4.8

Why is EDC17 better than NPL25 GL?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 900 lm+67%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 216 m+6%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%
  4. Peak beam intensity12,400 cd vs 11,660 cd+6%

Why is NPL25 GL better than EDC17?

  1. Weight106 g vs 74 g+43%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC17Nitecore EDC17≈ $955.3
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm900 lm
Peak beam intensity12,400 cd11,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m216 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 25NiteLab UHi 25
LED makerNiteLabNiteLab
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime260 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Magnetic charging—Yes
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IPX6
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx6
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight106 g74 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
UV lightYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laserYesYes
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