Nitecore MH25 Pro vs Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore MH25 Pro ($99.95) vs Nitecore EDC17 ($94.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nitecore MH25 Pro | Nitecore EDC17 |
| Price | $99.95 | $94.95 |
| Weight | 130g | 106g |
| Material | Aluminum alloy, HA III hard-anodized | — |
| Output | 3300lm max | 1,500 lumens (white LED) |
| Battery | 1x 21700 NL2153HP 5300mAh (included) | Built-in 1,500mAh Li-ion, USB-C |
| Weight | 130g (Nitecore published) | 106g (3.74 oz, Nitecore product page) |
| Weight basis | Not stated on page | — |
| Throw | — | 230 m |
| Size | — | 123 x 32 x 16 mm |
| Extras | — | UV light and green laser |
Pros & Cons
Nitecore MH25 Pro
- 3,300 lm maximum
- Cell included
- 130 g for a long-throw light
- Page does not say if 130 g includes the cell
- Throw-focused beam is narrow up close
Nitecore EDC17
- Flat 16 mm body that pocket-clips like a pen
- 1,500 lumens and 230 m of throw
- UV light and green laser in the same body
- 106 g with the battery inside
- $94.95, well above a plain EDC flashlight
- Built-in battery, so no swapping a spare
- A laser pointer is a feature many carriers never use
Nitecore EDC17 is the better value at $94.95. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.