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Fenix PD25R vs Nitecore EDC23

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix PD25R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix PD25R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix PD25R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix PD25R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1014% gap from the closest alternative.

Specification Profile

Relative dimensions at a glance

Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.

Fenix PD25R — Beam distance: 180 m (591 ft)Fenix PD25R — Weight: 110 g (3.88 oz)Fenix PD25R — Length: 134 mm (5.28 in)Fenix PD25R — Retail price: US$79.95Fenix PD25R — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Fenix PD25R — Max lumens: 1000 lmNitecore EDC23 — Beam distance: 280 m (919 ft)Nitecore EDC23 — Weight: 101 g (3.56 oz)Nitecore EDC23 — Length: 102.8 mm (4.05 in)Nitecore EDC23 — Retail price: US$75Nitecore EDC23 — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Nitecore EDC23 — Max lumens: 2500 lmBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistanceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$79.95Most expensive
US$75Cheapest
Weight
110 g (3.88 oz)Heaviest
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
102.8 mm (4.05 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
2500 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
20720 cd
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
280 m (919 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 minShortest runtime
2340 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable or 2 x CR123A
Built-in 1500mAh Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP54
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium alloy
High strength stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating, carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame, aluminum heat dissipation plate
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Outdoor▣Tactical▣Hiking
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Tactical Applications▣Security Patrol▣Law Enforcement▣Night Search▣Personal Defense▣Emergency Lighting
Common praise
✓Compact And Portable Size✓High Output And Beam Distance For Its Size✓Reliable And Well Built With Ip68 Waterproof Rating✓USB C Charging Convenience✓Good Mode Variety And Memory Function
✓Compact And Lightweight Design Suitable For Pocket Carry✓Powerful Output Of Up To 2500 Lumens With Good Beam Throw✓Oled Display Showing Brightness, Battery, And Runtime✓Fast USB C Charging With 1.5 Hour Full Charge Time✓Dedicated Turbo And Strobe Switches For Tactical Use✓Dual Lock Modes To Prevent Accidental Activation
Common complaints
⚠Smaller Size Can Be Difficult For Large Hands⚠No Detailed Max Candela Specification Available⚠Runtime Data Varies With Battery Choice And Isn’t Always Clearly Specified
⚠No True Moonlight Mode; Lowest Output Is Around 14 15 Lumens⚠Only Ip54 Rated, Not Suitable For Heavy Water Exposure⚠Body Finish Prone To Smudge And Easy To Mark⚠Heavier And Denser Due To Stainless Steel, Less Preferred By Some Users⚠Mode Interface Complexity With Strobe Access Sometimes Accidental

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