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Nitecore EDC23 vs Olight Baton 4 OD

What EDC23 does better (3) and where Baton 4 OD wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC23
Nitecore · 2024EDC23
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $75
vs
Olight Baton 4 OD
Olight · 2024Baton 4 OD
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw4.4
4.8Battery & charging5.5
4.6Build & durability7.2

Why is EDC23 better than Baton 4 OD?

  1. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 1,300 lm+92%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)280 m vs 170 m+65%
  3. Maximum runtime39 h vs 35 h+11%

Why is Baton 4 OD better than EDC23?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh3.3×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC23Nitecore EDC23≈ $756.0
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity20,720 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)280 m170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 25—
LED makerNiteLab—
Number of LEDs25—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime39 h35 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black, Blue
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