Comparison Console
Nitecore EDC25 vs ThruNite Defender
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC25 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1371% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC25 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC25 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC25 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1371% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC25 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 9% 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
Unknown
US$76
Weight
114 g (4.02 oz)Heaviest
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmLowest output
1619 lmHighest output
Max candela
5900 cdHighest candela
4880 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
153 m (502 ft)Highest
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15000 minLongest runtime
1020 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1100mAh Li-ion
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
High strength stainless steel with PVD coating
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCamping
EDC Utility TasksInspection WorkMechanicsElectriciansHvac Professionals
Common praise
Good Maximum Output With Multiple Color TemperaturesLong Runtime Up To 250 Hours At Lowest SettingUSB C Rechargeable Battery IncludedDurable Stainless Steel Body With Ipx6 Water Resistance
Versatile 3 In 1 Lighting With White, Uv, And LaserFlat And Pocketable DesignUSB C Charging With Battery Level IndicatorsStrong Magnetic Base And Two Way ClipGood Runtime And Output For EDC
Common complaints
No Retail Price Information Available
Moonlight Mode Activation Is Somewhat SlowBattery Is Built In And Not User ReplaceableLight Heats Up Under Extended Turbo UseLow Cri Cool White Tint
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