Nitecore EDC09 vs ThruNite T1 Pro size comparison

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The ThruNite T1 Pro is 5 mm (0.20 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC09, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.

Nitecore EDC09 · 108 mmThruNite T1 Pro · 103 mm

The ThruNite T1 Pro is 5 mm (0.20 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC09, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Nitecore EDC09
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ThruNite T1 Pro
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Length108 mm (4.25 in)103 mm (4.06 in)−5 mm
Head / width34 mm (1.34 in)27 mm (1.06 in)−7 mm
Body—23 mm (0.91 in)
Thickness24 mm (0.94 in)—
Weight114 g listed54 g listed
BatteryBuilt-in18650
Max output1,600 lm1,920 lm
Throw153 m196 m
TypeEDCEDC
Price$69.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026not verified yet
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EDC09 vs T1 Pro: how they differ

Size and weight

The ThruNite T1 Pro is the shorter light: 103 mm (4.06 in) against 108 mm (4.25 in), a difference of 5 mm (5%). At its widest point the ThruNite T1 Pro is 7 mm slimmer (27 vs 34 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC09: 114 g listed; ThruNite T1 Pro: 54 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The ThruNite T1 Pro is rated brighter: 1,920 lm maximum vs 1,600 lm for the Nitecore EDC09, 20% more. For beam distance the ThruNite T1 Pro reaches further: 196 m vs 153 m rated throw (28% more).

Battery

The Nitecore EDC09 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the ThruNite T1 Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the ThruNite T1 Pro lets you swap in a charged spare.

Type

Both are EDC lights in our catalog.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Nitecore EDC09 if you want a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the ThruNite T1 Pro if you want a shorter light (5 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (7 mm narrower), more output (1,920 lm vs 1,600 lm), longer throw (196 m vs 153 m) 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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EDC09 vs T1 Pro FAQ

Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC09 or the ThruNite T1 Pro?

The ThruNite T1 Pro is the shorter light: 103 mm (4.06 in) against 108 mm (4.25 in), a difference of 5 mm (5%). At its widest point the ThruNite T1 Pro is 7 mm slimmer (27 vs 34 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC09: 114 g listed; ThruNite T1 Pro: 54 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC09 or the ThruNite T1 Pro?

The ThruNite T1 Pro is rated brighter: 1,920 lm maximum vs 1,600 lm for the Nitecore EDC09, 20% more. For beam distance the ThruNite T1 Pro reaches further: 196 m vs 153 m rated throw (28% more).

Do the Nitecore EDC09 and ThruNite T1 Pro use the same battery?

The Nitecore EDC09 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the ThruNite T1 Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the ThruNite T1 Pro lets you swap in a charged spare.

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