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Nitecore EDC23 vs Olight ARK PC1

What EDC23 does better (1) and where ARK PC1 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC23
Nitecore · 2024EDC23
6.3Score
1 advantage≈ $75
vs
Olight ARK PC1
Olight · 2024ARK PC1
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
6.4Brightness & throw5.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is EDC23 better than ARK PC1?

  1. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 1,300 lm+92%

Why is ARK PC1 better than EDC23?

ARK PC1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC23Nitecore EDC23≈ $756.3
Olight ARK PC1Olight ARK PC1≈ $956.4
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity20,720 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)280 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 25—
LED makerNiteLab—
Number of LEDs257
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime39 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—120 mm
Head diameter / width—27 mm
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
UV light—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black, Green
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