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Nitecore EDC17 vs Olight Open

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

Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore · 2025EDC17
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $95
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Olight Open
Olight · 2025Open
0 advantages≈ $100
5.3Brightness & throw2.5

Why is EDC17 better than Open?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 120 lm12.5×

Why is Open better than EDC17?

Open has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC17Nitecore EDC17≈ $956.0
Olight OpenOlight Open≈ $100
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm120 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 capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime260 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight106 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
UV lightYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laserYesYes
Colours—Black
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