Nitecore EDC17 vs Nitecore EDC35 size comparison
The Nitecore EDC35 is 1.2 mm (0.05 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC17, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Nitecore EDC35 is 1.2 mm (0.05 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC17, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC17 Check price ↗ | Nitecore EDC35 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 123 mm (4.84 in) | 124.2 mm (4.89 in)+1.2 mm |
| Head / width | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 31.8 mm (1.25 in)−0.2 mm |
| Body | — | 25.9 mm (1.02 in) |
| Thickness | 16 mm (0.63 in) | — |
| Weight | 106 g listed | 178 g with battery |
| Battery | Built-in | 21700 |
| Max output | 1,500 lm | 5,000 lm |
| Throw | 230 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $94.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $89.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed 4.89" / head 1.25" / tube 1.02", 6.28 oz with clip; converted |
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EDC17 vs EDC35: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore EDC17 is the shorter light: 123 mm (4.84 in) against 124.2 mm (4.89 in), a difference of 1.2 mm (1%). At their widest points they are about the same (32 vs 31.8 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC17: 106 g listed; Nitecore EDC35: 178 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore EDC35 is rated brighter: 5,000 lm maximum vs 1,500 lm for the Nitecore EDC17, 233% more.
Battery
The Nitecore EDC17 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Nitecore EDC35 runs on a removable 21700 battery. Only the Nitecore EDC35 lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC17 was $94.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Nitecore EDC35 $89.95 at nitecorestore.com, so the Nitecore EDC35 cost $5.00 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 EDC17 if you want a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Nitecore EDC35 if you want more output (5,000 lm vs 1,500 lm) 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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EDC17 vs EDC35 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC17 or the Nitecore EDC35?
The Nitecore EDC17 is the shorter light: 123 mm (4.84 in) against 124.2 mm (4.89 in), a difference of 1.2 mm (1%). At their widest points they are about the same (32 vs 31.8 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC17: 106 g listed; Nitecore EDC35: 178 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC17 or the Nitecore EDC35?
The Nitecore EDC35 is rated brighter: 5,000 lm maximum vs 1,500 lm for the Nitecore EDC17, 233% more.
Which is cheaper, the Nitecore EDC17 or the Nitecore EDC35?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC17 was $94.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Nitecore EDC35 $89.95 at nitecorestore.com, so the Nitecore EDC35 cost $5.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Nitecore EDC17 and Nitecore EDC35 use the same battery?
The Nitecore EDC17 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Nitecore EDC35 runs on a removable 21700 battery. Only the Nitecore EDC35 lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Nitecore EDC17: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $94.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Nitecore EDC35: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by nitecorestore.com. Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (nitecorestore.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $89.95 from nitecorestore.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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