NITECORE
EDC29
- Lumens
- 6,500 lm
- Throw
- —
- Runtime (High)
- —
- Weight
- —
- Battery
- —
$109.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 8h ago
Head-to-Head Comparison
NITECORE EDC29 vs NITECORE NU20 Classic
Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.
NITECORE
NU20 Classic
- Lumens
- 360 lm
- Throw
- —
- Runtime (High)
- —
- Weight
- 35 g
- Battery
- —
$24.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked yesterday
Winner by Profile
- Tactical: NITECORE EDC29 (69.1 vs 60.4)
- Everyday Carry: NITECORE EDC29 (69.8 vs 64.9)
- Value: NITECORE EDC29 (74.0 vs 63.1)
- Throw: NITECORE EDC29 (65.7 vs 64.8)
- Flood: NITECORE EDC29 (73.0 vs 60.0)
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beam Pattern | ||
| ▾Price & Scores2 | ||
| Price | $110 | $25 |
| MSRP | $110 | $25 |
| ▾Output & Beam5 | ||
| Max Lumens | 6,500 lm | 360 lm |
| Sustained Lumens | 1,800 lm | 150 lm |
| Beam Pattern | flood | flood |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | IP66 |
| Impact Resistance | 1.5 m | 1.0 m |
| ▾Physical2 | ||
| Weight | — | 35 g |
| Body Material | Aluminum | Polymer |
| ▾Battery & Charging5 | ||
| Charging | usb-c | usb-c |
| USB-C | No | No |
| Replaceable Battery | No | No |
| Battery Included | No | No |
| Rechargeable Battery | No | No |
| ▾Features7 | ||
| Switch Type | dual | side |
| Strobe Mode | No | No |
| Memory Mode | No | No |
| Lockout | No | No |
| Moonlight Mode | No | No |
| Magnetic Tailcap | No | No |
| Pocket Clip | No | No |
| ▾Checklist9 | ||
| Impact Resistant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Waterproof | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB-C Rechargeable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery Replaceable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Strobe Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Memory Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Lockout | ✗ | ✗ |
| Magnetic Tailcap | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pocket Clip | ✗ | ✗ |
| ▾Category Scores5 | ||
| Tactical Score | 69.1 | 60.4 |
| EDC Score | 69.8 | 64.9 |
| Value Score | 74.0 | 63.1 |
| Throw Score | 65.7 | 64.8 |
| Flood Score | 73.0 | 60.0 |
| ▾Amazon3 | ||
| Amazon Reviews | 846 | 632 |
| Amazon Rating | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| Release Year | 2,024 | 2,024 |
Our Verdict
The NITECORE EDC29 takes the edge with a stronger value profile (74.0 vs 64.9). It's the better pick for value use. The NITECORE NU20 Classic may still be worth considering for edc applications or if budget is a priority.
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