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Nitecore EDC23
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Nitecore EDC23

Nitecore EDC23 is a flashlight released in 2024. Key specs: maximum output 2,500 lm, beam distance (ANSI FL1) 280 m, peak beam intensity 20,720 cd, maximum runtime 39 h.

5.4Score
Brightness & throw5.5
Battery & charging4.4
Build & durability4.1
Features5.9
price range$65–85
Year
2024
Popularity
#746 of 791
2,500 lmMaximum output
280 mBeam distance (ANSI FL1)
20,720 cdPeak beam intensity
39 hMaximum runtime
NiteLab UHi 25LED emitter
IPx4Water protection (IPx)
Spec guide

How it ranks among flashlights of 2024

compared with other flashlights

Why is EDC23 a good choice?

Impact resistance (drop): 2 mbetter than 90% of flashlights
Weak points
Water protection (IPx): IPx4worse than 100% of flashlights
Battery capacity: 1,500 mAhworse than 81% of flashlights
Specifications

Full specifications

Light output
Maximum output
2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity
20,720 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)
280 m
Light source
LED
LED & beam
LED emitter
NiteLab UHi 25
LED maker
NiteLab
Number of LEDs
25
Colour temperature
6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery capacity
1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime
39 h
Rechargeable
Yes
USB-C charging
Yes
Charging time
1 h
Build & durability
Protection rating
IP54
Water protection (IPx)
IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)
2 m
Modes & features
Strobe
Yes
Lockout
Yes

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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