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Alternatives to Loop Gear SK05

10 flashlights at a similar price that compete with the SK05 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Loop Gear SK05
Loop Gear · 2024
SK05
2,850 lm380 m
approx. price≈ $65
9.2

Alternatives to the SK05

Nitecore EDC23 SABER
4
Nitecore · 2025EDC23 SABER
15% pricier ≈ $75
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 280 m vs 380 m
  • Maximum output 2,500 lm vs 2,850 lm
Nitecore EDC31
5
Nitecore · 2025EDC31
9.0
15% cheaper ≈ $55
  • Maximum output 3,500 lm vs 2,850 lm
  • Impact resistance (drop) 2 m vs 1 m
  • Maximum runtime 57 h vs 480 h
Fenix PD26R ACE
7
Fenix · 2025PD26R ACE
8.2
Same price ≈ $65
  • Maximum runtime 556 h vs 480 h
  • Maximum output 1,300 lm vs 2,850 lm
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 354 m vs 380 m
Nitecore MH15
8
Nitecore · 2024MH15
9.0
31% cheaper ≈ $45
  • Maximum output 2,000 lm vs 2,850 lm
  • Rechargeable
Nitecore EX7
10
Nitecore · 2025EX7
9.3
54% pricier ≈ $100
  • Maximum output 6,000 lm vs 2,850 lm
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 500 m vs 380 m
  • Peak beam intensity 62,500 cd vs 36,100 cd
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