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Nitecore EDC23 vs Nitecore EDC35

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 41% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 131% 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 — Max lumens: 2500 lmNitecore EDC35 — Beam distance: 550 m (1804 ft)Nitecore EDC35 — Max candela: 75700 cdNitecore EDC35 — Weight: 171 g (6.03 oz)Nitecore EDC35 — Length: 124.3 mm (4.89 in)Nitecore EDC35 — Retail price: US$89.95Nitecore EDC35 — Max lumens: 5000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$75Cheapest
US$89.95Most expensive
Weight
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
171 g (6.03 oz)Heaviest
Length
102.8 mm (4.05 in)Shortest
124.3 mm (4.89 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmLowest output
5000 lmHighest output
Max candela
20720 cdLowest candela
75700 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
280 m (919 ft)Lowest
550 m (1804 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2340 minShortest runtime
5400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh Li-ion battery
Built-in 21700 Li-ion 6000mAh battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
High strength stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating, carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame, aluminum heat dissipation plate
7075-T6 military-grade aluminum alloy, HA III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Tactical Applications▣Security Patrol▣Law Enforcement▣Night Search▣Personal Defense▣Emergency Lighting
▣Tactical EDC▣Security Patrol▣Law Enforcement▣Search And Rescue▣Personal Defense▣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 Brightness Output For Its Size✓Long Beam Distance With Strong Throw (550 Meters)✓Versatile Lighting Modes Including Momentary Tactical Modes✓Built In 6000mah Battery With USB C Charging And Battery Level Indicators✓Robust Build Quality With Military Grade Materials And High Waterproof Rating✓Useful Locking Switch To Prevent Accidental Activation✓Good Thermal Regulation To Prevent Overheating
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
⚠Internal Non Removable Battery May Be A Downside For Some Users⚠Initial Difficulty In Activating Without Triggering Momentary Modes⚠Lumin Shield And Search Modes Are Momentary Only⚠Runtime On Highest Steady Mode Is Limited Due To Thermal Step Down⚠Lack Of High Cri Or Warmer Color Temperature Leds

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