NITECORE
EDC29
- Lumens
- 6,500 lm
- Throw
- —
- Runtime (High)
- —
- Weight
- —
- Battery
- —
$109.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 12h ago
Head-to-Head Comparison
NITECORE EDC29 vs NITECORE NU25 MCT UL
Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.
NITECORE
NU25 MCT UL
- Lumens
- 400 lm
- Throw
- —
- Runtime (High)
- —
- Weight
- 28 g
- Battery
- —
$36.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 12h ago
Winner by Profile
- Tactical: NITECORE EDC29 (69.1 vs 55.5)
- Everyday Carry: NITECORE EDC29 (69.8 vs 62.7)
- Value: NITECORE EDC29 (74.0 vs 62.6)
- Throw: NITECORE EDC29 (65.7 vs 60.7)
- Flood: NITECORE EDC29 (73.0 vs 57.9)
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beam Pattern | ||
| ▾Price & Scores2 | ||
| Price | $110 | $37 |
| MSRP | $110 | $31 |
| ▾Output & Beam5 | ||
| Max Lumens | 6,500 lm | 400 lm |
| Sustained Lumens | 1,800 lm | 200 lm |
| Beam Pattern | flood | flood |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | — |
| Impact Resistance | 1.5 m | — |
| ▾Physical2 | ||
| Weight | — | 28 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 | 55.5 |
| EDC Score | 69.8 | 62.7 |
| Value Score | 74.0 | 62.6 |
| Throw Score | 65.7 | 60.7 |
| Flood Score | 73.0 | 57.9 |
| ▾Amazon3 | ||
| Amazon Reviews | 846 | 1,137 |
| 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 62.7). It's the better pick for value use. The NITECORE NU25 MCT UL may still be worth considering for edc applications or if budget is a priority.
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