Emisar D4K vs Nitecore EDC23 size comparison
The Nitecore EDC23 is about the same length as the Emisar D4K, and 5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.
Nitecore EDC23: Photo: Nitecore · Image policy
The Nitecore EDC23 is about the same length as the Emisar D4K, and 5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Emisar D4K Check price ↗ | Nitecore EDC23 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 103 mm (4.06 in) | 102.9 mm (4.05 in)−0.1 mm |
| Head / width | 28 mm (1.10 in) | 33 mm (1.30 in)+5 mm |
| Body | 26.5 mm (1.04 in) | — |
| Thickness | — | 22.6 mm (0.89 in) |
| Weight | 58 g without battery | 101 g with battery |
| Battery | 21700 | Built-in |
| Max output | — | 2,500 lm |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $39.69 at intl-outdoor.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $74.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | intl-outdoor.com sourced Output depends on LED option | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed L-4.05" x W-1.30" x H-0.89", 3.56 oz; converted |
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D4K vs EDC23: how they differ
Size and weight
The Emisar D4K and Nitecore EDC23 are the same length to within half a millimetre (103 mm (4.06 in)). At its widest point the Emisar D4K is 5 mm slimmer (28 vs 33 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Emisar D4K: 58 g without battery; Nitecore EDC23: 101 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore EDC23 is rated at 2,500 lm; we have no published maximum for the Emisar D4K. Output for the Emisar D4K depends on the LED option chosen.
Battery
The Emisar D4K runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Nitecore EDC23 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Emisar D4K lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Emisar D4K was $39.69 at intl-outdoor.com and the Nitecore EDC23 $74.95 at nitecorestore.com, so the Emisar D4K cost $35.26 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Emisar D4K if you want a slimmer profile (5 mm narrower) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Nitecore EDC23 if you want a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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D4K vs EDC23 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Emisar D4K or the Nitecore EDC23?
The Emisar D4K and Nitecore EDC23 are the same length to within half a millimetre (103 mm (4.06 in)). At its widest point the Emisar D4K is 5 mm slimmer (28 vs 33 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Emisar D4K: 58 g without battery; Nitecore EDC23: 101 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is cheaper, the Emisar D4K or the Nitecore EDC23?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Emisar D4K was $39.69 at intl-outdoor.com and the Nitecore EDC23 $74.95 at nitecorestore.com, so the Emisar D4K cost $35.26 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Emisar D4K and Nitecore EDC23 use the same battery?
The Emisar D4K runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Nitecore EDC23 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Emisar D4K lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Emisar D4K: specs from Emisar product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $39.69 from intl-outdoor.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Nitecore EDC23: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by nitecorestore.com. Photo from manufacturer: the maker's own product photo with the background removed, scaled to the published length and diameter (Photo: Nitecore; image policy). Price $74.95 from nitecorestore.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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