Nitecore EDC07 vs SureFire EDCL1-T size comparison

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The SureFire EDCL1-T is 5.7 mm (0.22 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC07, and 2.4 mm narrower at its widest point.

Nitecore EDC07 · 120 mmSureFire EDCL1-T · 114.3 mm

The SureFire EDCL1-T is 5.7 mm (0.22 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC07, and 2.4 mm narrower at its widest point.

Dimensions

Nitecore EDC07
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SureFire EDCL1-T
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Length120 mm (4.72 in)114.3 mm (4.50 in)−5.7 mm
Head / width31 mm (1.22 in)28.6 mm (1.12 in)−2.4 mm
Thickness17 mm (0.67 in)—
Weight—93.6 g with battery
BatteryBuilt-inCR123A
Max output1,500 lm500 lm
Throw132 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Price$45.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$215.00 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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Body diameter not listed

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EDC07 vs EDCL1-T: how they differ

Size and weight

The SureFire EDCL1-T is the shorter light: 114.3 mm (4.50 in) against 120 mm (4.72 in), a difference of 5.7 mm (5%). At its widest point the SureFire EDCL1-T is 2.4 mm slimmer (28.6 vs 31 mm).

Brightness and throw

The Nitecore EDC07 is rated brighter: 1,500 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the SureFire EDCL1-T, 200% more.

Battery

The Nitecore EDC07 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery. Only the SureFire EDCL1-T lets you swap in a charged spare.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC07 was $45.95 at batteryjunction.com and the SureFire EDCL1-T $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore EDC07 cost $169.05 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 Nitecore EDC07 if you want more output (1,500 lm vs 500 lm) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the SureFire EDCL1-T if you want a shorter light (5.7 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (2.4 mm narrower) and a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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EDC07 vs EDCL1-T FAQ

Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC07 or the SureFire EDCL1-T?

The SureFire EDCL1-T is the shorter light: 114.3 mm (4.50 in) against 120 mm (4.72 in), a difference of 5.7 mm (5%). At its widest point the SureFire EDCL1-T is 2.4 mm slimmer (28.6 vs 31 mm).

Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC07 or the SureFire EDCL1-T?

The Nitecore EDC07 is rated brighter: 1,500 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the SureFire EDCL1-T, 200% more.

Which is cheaper, the Nitecore EDC07 or the SureFire EDCL1-T?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC07 was $45.95 at batteryjunction.com and the SureFire EDCL1-T $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore EDC07 cost $169.05 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Nitecore EDC07 and SureFire EDCL1-T use the same battery?

The Nitecore EDC07 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery. Only the SureFire EDCL1-T lets you swap in a charged spare.

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