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Nitecore EDC17 vs Olight Perun 3

What EDC17 does better (1) and where Perun 3 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore · 2025EDC17
5.3Score
1 advantage≈ $95
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Olight Perun 3
Olight · 2025Perun 3
1 advantage≈ $75
4.4Brightness & throw4.9

Why is EDC17 better than Perun 3?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 160 m+44%

Why is Perun 3 better than EDC17?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 3,000 lm2×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC17Nitecore EDC17≈ $955.3
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity12,400 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m160 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 25—
LED makerNiteLab—
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
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—
SOS / beacon—Yes
UV lightYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
Colours—Orange
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