Nitecore EDC09 vs Nitecore EDC23 size comparison
The Nitecore EDC23 is 5.1 mm (0.20 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC09, and 1 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
Nitecore EDC23: Photo: Nitecore · Image policy
The Nitecore EDC23 is 5.1 mm (0.20 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC09, and 1 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC09 Check price ↗ | Nitecore EDC23 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 108 mm (4.25 in) | 102.9 mm (4.05 in)−5.1 mm |
| Head / width | 34 mm (1.34 in) | 33 mm (1.30 in)−1 mm |
| Thickness | 24 mm (0.94 in) | 22.6 mm (0.89 in)−1.4 mm |
| Weight | 114 g listed | 101 g with battery |
| Battery | Built-in | Built-in |
| Max output | 1,600 lm | 2,500 lm |
| Throw | 153 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $69.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $74.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed L-4.05" x W-1.30" x H-0.89", 3.56 oz; converted |
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EDC09 vs EDC23: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore EDC23 is the shorter light: 102.9 mm (4.05 in) against 108 mm (4.25 in), a difference of 5.1 mm (5%). At its widest point the Nitecore EDC23 is 1 mm slimmer (33 vs 34 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC09: 114 g listed; Nitecore EDC23: 101 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore EDC23 is rated brighter: 2,500 lm maximum vs 1,600 lm for the Nitecore EDC09, 56% more.
Battery
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC09 was $69.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Nitecore EDC23 $74.95 at nitecorestore.com, so the Nitecore EDC09 cost $5.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a flat body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore EDC23 if you want a shorter light (5.1 mm shorter) and more output (2,500 lm vs 1,600 lm). On the specs we track, the Nitecore EDC23 is ahead or level everywhere; the Nitecore EDC09 makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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EDC09 vs EDC23 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC09 or the Nitecore EDC23?
The Nitecore EDC23 is the shorter light: 102.9 mm (4.05 in) against 108 mm (4.25 in), a difference of 5.1 mm (5%). At its widest point the Nitecore EDC23 is 1 mm slimmer (33 vs 34 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC09: 114 g listed; Nitecore EDC23: 101 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC09 or the Nitecore EDC23?
The Nitecore EDC23 is rated brighter: 2,500 lm maximum vs 1,600 lm for the Nitecore EDC09, 56% more.
Which is cheaper, the Nitecore EDC09 or the Nitecore EDC23?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC09 was $69.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Nitecore EDC23 $74.95 at nitecorestore.com, so the Nitecore EDC09 cost $5.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Nitecore EDC09 and Nitecore EDC23 use the same battery?
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
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Sources
- Nitecore EDC09: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $69.95 from batteryjunction.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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