Nitecore EDC23 vs Nitecore EDC25
Quick take: The Nitecore EDC25 costs $0.04999999999999716 less; the Nitecore EDC25 is brighter (3,000 vs 2,500 lm); the Nitecore EDC25 throws farther (300m vs 280m); the Nitecore EDC25 runs longer on high (55 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore EDC23 | Nitecore EDC25 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $75 | $74.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 2,500 lm | 3,000 lm |
| Candela | 20,720 cd | 22,500 cd |
| Beam distance | 280m | 300m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 55 hrs (max) |
| Battery | Built-in | Built-in |
| LED | NiteLab UHi 25 | 2x NiteLab UHi 20 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 4 Stepped + Strobe |
| UI | Dual Switch | |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| CRI | 65 | |
| Weight | 3.6 oz | 3.7 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.0 x 1.2 in | 5.4 x 1.2 in |
| Warranty | 2 Year | — |
What owners report
Nitecore EDC23
- ✓Measured peak intensity above the claim — 24,464 cd and 313 m of real throw
- ✓OLED readout showing output and remaining charge
- ✓Flat slab shape carries far better than a tube light
- ✓Dual rear e-switches with instant turbo and strobe access
- ✓Around 1 hour 37 minutes on high from a small internal cell
- ✗Internal 1,500mAh cell can't be swapped — the light is finite
- ✗Turbo is limited to ten seconds
- ✗IP54 is splash resistance only, not weatherproofing
- ✗About 64 CRI — poor colour rendering
- ✗Two years of warranty, reflecting the built-in battery