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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.
Why is EDC17 better than NPL25 GL?
- Maximum output1,500 lm vs 900 lm+67%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 216 m+6%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%
- Peak beam intensity12,400 cd vs 11,660 cd+6%
Why is NPL25 GL better than EDC17?
- Weight106 g vs 74 g+43%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,500 lm | 900 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 12,400 cd | 11,660 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 230 m | 216 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | NiteLab UHi 25 | NiteLab UHi 25 |
| LED maker | NiteLab | NiteLab |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 260 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Magnetic charging | — | Yes |
| Charging time | 1 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX6 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx6 |
| Pocket clip | Yes | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 106 g | 74 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | 4 | — |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | — | Yes |
| UV light | Yes | — |
| Laser pointer / aiming laser | Yes | Yes |









