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Nitecore EDC23 vs Nitecore EDC29

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 37% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% 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 32% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 56% 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.

Nitecore EDC23 — Beam distance: 280 m (919 ft)Nitecore EDC23 — Max candela: 20720 cdNitecore 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 EDC29 — Beam distance: 400 m (1312 ft)Nitecore EDC29 — Max candela: 40230 cdNitecore EDC29 — Weight: 160 g (5.64 oz)Nitecore EDC29 — Length: 134 mm (5.28 in)Nitecore EDC29 — Retail price: US$109.95Nitecore EDC29 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$75Cheapest
US$109.95Most expensive
Weight
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
160 g (5.64 oz)Heaviest
Length
102.8 mm (4.05 in)Shortest
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmLowest output
6500 lmHighest output
Max candela
20720 cdLowest candela
40230 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
280 m (919 ft)Lowest
400 m (1312 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2340 minShortest runtime
3660 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh Li-ion battery
Built-in 2500 mAh Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging port (cable included)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP54
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
High strength stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating, carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame, aluminum heat dissipation plate
High strength stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating and carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Tactical Applications▣Security Patrol▣Law Enforcement▣Night Search▣Personal Defense▣Emergency Lighting
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Tactical Use▣Search And Rescue▣Personal Defense▣Security Patrol▣Law Enforcement▣Emergency Lighting
Common praise
✓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
✓Extremely High Maximum Brightness Output For Its Size✓Versatile Beam Modes Including Flood And Spotlight✓Quick USB C Charging With Built In Battery✓Durable Stainless Steel And Carbon Fiber Construction✓Useful Oled Display Showing Lumens, Runtime, And Battery Status✓Dedicated Turbo/strobe Button And Quick Access Modes✓Effective Lockout Switch To Prevent Accidental Activation✓Long Runtime On Low Modes
Common complaints
⚠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
⚠Limited Water Resistance With Ip54 Rating (not Fully Waterproof)⚠No True Moonlight Mode (lowest Mode Is 13 15 Lumens)⚠Output Steps Lack A Very Low Moonlight Level Mode⚠Relatively Heavy For A Flat EDC Light⚠Oled Screen May Be Prone To Scratching⚠Restrictive Internal Battery (not User Replaceable)

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