Acebeam E70 vs Nitecore EDC17 size comparison
The Nitecore EDC17 is 5 mm (0.20 in) shorter than the Acebeam E70, and 2 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Nitecore EDC17 is 5 mm (0.20 in) shorter than the Acebeam E70, and 2 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Acebeam E70 Check price ↗ | Nitecore EDC17 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 128 mm (5.04 in) | 123 mm (4.84 in)−5 mm |
| Head / width | 30 mm (1.18 in) | 32 mm (1.26 in)+2 mm |
| Body | 27 mm (1.06 in) | — |
| Thickness | — | 16 mm (0.63 in) |
| Weight | 102 g listed | 106 g listed |
| Battery | 21700 | Built-in |
| Max output | 4,600 lm | 1,500 lm |
| Throw | 240 m | 230 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | not verified yet | $94.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced Aluminum version | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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E70 vs EDC17: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore EDC17 is the shorter light: 123 mm (4.84 in) against 128 mm (5.04 in), a difference of 5 mm (4%). At its widest point the Acebeam E70 is 2 mm slimmer (30 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam E70: 102 g listed; Nitecore EDC17: 106 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Acebeam E70 is rated brighter: 4,600 lm maximum vs 1,500 lm for the Nitecore EDC17, 207% more. For beam distance the Acebeam E70 reaches further: 240 m vs 230 m rated throw (4% more).
Battery
The Acebeam E70 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Nitecore EDC17 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Acebeam E70 lets you swap in a charged spare.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Acebeam E70 if you want a slimmer profile (2 mm narrower), more output (4,600 lm vs 1,500 lm) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Nitecore EDC17 if you want a shorter light (5 mm shorter) and 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.
Check price ↗ Acebeam E70 Check price ↗ Nitecore EDC17
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E70 vs EDC17 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Acebeam E70 or the Nitecore EDC17?
The Nitecore EDC17 is the shorter light: 123 mm (4.84 in) against 128 mm (5.04 in), a difference of 5 mm (4%). At its widest point the Acebeam E70 is 2 mm slimmer (30 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam E70: 102 g listed; Nitecore EDC17: 106 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Acebeam E70 or the Nitecore EDC17?
The Acebeam E70 is rated brighter: 4,600 lm maximum vs 1,500 lm for the Nitecore EDC17, 207% more. For beam distance the Acebeam E70 reaches further: 240 m vs 230 m rated throw (4% more).
Do the Acebeam E70 and Nitecore EDC17 use the same battery?
The Acebeam E70 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Nitecore EDC17 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Acebeam E70 lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Acebeam E70: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. No verified price yet.
- Nitecore EDC17: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $94.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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