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Nitecore EDC17 vs Olight Javelot

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

Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore · 2025EDC17
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $95
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Olight Javelot
Olight · 2025Javelot
0 advantages≈ $70
5.3Brightness & throw5.9

Why is EDC17 better than Javelot?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,350 lm+11%

Why is Javelot better than EDC17?

Javelot has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC17Nitecore EDC17≈ $956.0
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,350 lm
Peak beam intensity12,400 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 25—
LED makerNiteLab—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime260 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Body material—Stainless steel
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight106 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
UV lightYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
Colours—Green
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