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Nitecore EDC25 vs ThruNite Lynx
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Lynx stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC25 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 262% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Lynx 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 48% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC25 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 262% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC25 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 34% 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$99.95
Weight
114 g (4.02 oz)Heaviest
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmLowest output
3100 lmHighest output
Max candela
5900 cdLowest candela
43489 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
153 m (502 ft)Lowest
417 m (1368 ft)Highest
Max runtime
15000 minLongest runtime
4140 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1100mAh Li-ion
21700 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
High strength stainless steel with PVD coating
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with Type III hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCamping
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEDCLaw enforcementCampingDog walkingInspectionHunting
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
High output up to 3100 lumens with long 417 meter beam throwBuilt-in USB-C charging with convenient metal twist portPowerbank function for charging other devicesDurable aerospace-grade aluminum constructionReliable dual tail switch interfaceIPX8 waterproof and 1.5 meter impact resistanceMultiple modes including Firefly moonlight and instant strobeBattery included with proprietary 5000mAh 21700 cell
Common complaints
No retail price information available
Tailcap USB-C cover collar can be somewhat difficult to open especially with pocket clip installedInitial turbo mode steps down quickly due to thermal regulationA bit expensive at MSRP, though Amazon price is betterIndicator light functions not fully documented in manual
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