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Nitecore EDC23 vs Wuben D1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 127% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben D1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben D1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben D1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 127% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben D1 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 285% 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$75Cheapest
US$85.95Most expensive
Weight
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
109 g (3.84 oz)Heaviest
Length
102.8 mm (4.05 in)Shortest
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
20720 cdHighest candela
4200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
280 m (919 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2340 minShortest runtime
9000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh Li-ion battery
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C charging port, also functions as power bank
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP68 (2 meters underwater for 1 hour)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
High strength stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating, carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame, aluminum heat dissipation plate
Aluminum body
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical applicationsSecurity patrolLaw enforcementNight searchPersonal defenseEmergency lighting
Outdoor activitiesHuntingCampingEveryday carryUsers needing flood and spot multi-angle beamUsers needing power bank functionality
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
High lumen output (1100 lumens) with wide flood beam for versatile illuminationCompact and lightweight design ideal for EDCLong runtime up to 150 hours on low modeUseful multi-mode interface including strobe and SOSPower bank capability with USB-C charging and outputGood build quality with aluminum body and IP68 ratingDual-direction pocket clip for convenient carry
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
Magnetic tailcap weaker than some competitorsNo onboard charging in flashlight, battery charges via USB-C port on battery itselfSome alignment issues with engravingsPocket clip retention not the strongestNo detailed specs on reverse polarity protection and working voltagePlastic TIR optic instead of glass lens
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