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Nitecore EDC23 vs Nitecore MT10C
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore MT10C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT10C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 172% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 172% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 208% 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$75Most expensive
US$39.95Cheapest
Weight
101 g (3.56 oz)Heaviest
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
Length
102.8 mm (4.05 in)Longest
91.3 mm (3.59 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmHighest output
920 lmLowest output
Max candela
20720 cdHighest candela
9000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
280 m (919 ft)Highest
190 m (623 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2340 minShortest runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh Li-ion battery
1x CR123 or 1x IMR 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX8
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
Aluminum alloy, anodized
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical ApplicationsSecurity PatrolLaw EnforcementNight SearchPersonal DefenseEmergency Lighting
Everyday CarryTactical UseOutdoor Activities Requiring Night Vision Preservation Such As HuntingSignaling In Emergencies
Common praise
Compact And Lightweight Design Suitable For Pocket CarryPowerful Output Of Up To 2500 Lumens With Good Beam ThrowOled Display Showing Brightness, Battery, And RuntimeFast USB C Charging With 1.5 Hour Full Charge TimeDedicated Turbo And Strobe Switches For Tactical UseDual Lock Modes To Prevent Accidental Activation
Compact And LightweightPowerful 920 Lumen OutputRed Light Mode Preserves Night Vision And Prevents Insect AttractionTactical Tail Switch For Easy One Handed UseRobust Build Quality With Waterproof Rating Ipx8
Common complaints
No True Moonlight Mode; Lowest Output Is Around 14 15 LumensOnly Ip54 Rated, Not Suitable For Heavy Water ExposureBody Finish Prone To Smudge And Easy To MarkHeavier And Denser Due To Stainless Steel, Less Preferred By Some UsersMode Interface Complexity With Strobe Access Sometimes Accidental
Battery And Charger Not IncludedRuntime On Turbo Mode Limited To About 30 Minutes
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