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Nitecore EDC17 vs Olight ARK PC1

What EDC17 does better (1) and where ARK PC1 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore · 2025EDC17
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $95
vs
Olight ARK PC1
Olight · 2024ARK PC1
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
5.3Brightness & throw5.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is EDC17 better than ARK PC1?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,300 lm+15%

Why is ARK PC1 better than EDC17?

ARK PC1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC17Nitecore EDC17≈ $956.0
Olight ARK PC1Olight ARK PC1≈ $956.4
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity12,400 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 25—
LED makerNiteLab—
Number of LEDs—7
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime260 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—120 mm
Head diameter / width—27 mm
Weight106 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
UV lightYesYes
Laser pointer / aiming laserYesYes
Colours—Black, Green
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