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Nitecore EDC23 vs Wuben TO46R
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 22% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben TO46R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben TO46R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO46R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO46R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO46R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1772% 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$74.62Cheapest
Weight
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
130 g (4.59 oz)Heaviest
Length
102.8 mm (4.05 in)Shortest
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
20720 cdHighest candela
4533 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
280 m (919 ft)Highest
135 m (443 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2340 minLongest runtime
125 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh Li-ion battery
1 x 18650 rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro USB charging port built-in charger
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX8 (2 meters 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
Aero grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical applicationsSecurity patrolLaw enforcementNight searchPersonal defenseEmergency lighting
Outdoor shootingOutdoor sportsGeneral EDC use
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 CRI neutral white tintGood maximum output (up to 1300 lumens)Built-in Micro USB chargingIPX8 waterproofCompact and lightweight for 18650 light
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
Uneven beam with greenish yellow tint spots in hotspotLack of direct moonlight access from off stateNo thermal regulation, uses timed stepdown
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