Nitecore EDC29 vs Olight Seeker Ultra size comparison
The Olight Seeker Ultra is 4.4 mm (0.17 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC29, and 0.5 mm wider at its widest point. It is 60 g heavier (with battery).
The Olight Seeker Ultra is 4.4 mm (0.17 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC29, and 0.5 mm wider at its widest point. It is 60 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC29 Check price ↗ | Olight Seeker Ultra Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 133.6 mm (5.26 in) | 138 mm (5.43 in)+4.4 mm |
| Head / width | 34.5 mm (1.36 in) | 35 mm (1.38 in)+0.5 mm |
| Body | — | 28 mm (1.10 in) |
| Thickness | 22.6 mm (0.89 in) | — |
| Weight | 160 g with battery | 220 g with battery+60 g |
| Battery | Built-in | 21700 |
| Max output | 6,500 lm | 4,800 lm |
| Throw | — | 265 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $109.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $169.99 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed L-5.26" x W-1.36" x H-0.89", 5.64 oz; converted | olight.com sourced Body diameter and throw from Battery Junction |
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EDC29 vs Seeker Ultra: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore EDC29 is the shorter light: 133.6 mm (5.26 in) against 138 mm (5.43 in), a difference of 4.4 mm (3%). At its widest point the Nitecore EDC29 is 0.5 mm slimmer (34.5 vs 35 mm). The Nitecore EDC29 is 60 g lighter (160 g vs 220 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore EDC29 is rated brighter: 6,500 lm maximum vs 4,800 lm for the Olight Seeker Ultra, 35% more.
Battery
The Nitecore EDC29 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Olight Seeker Ultra runs on a removable 21700 battery. Only the Olight Seeker Ultra lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC29 was $109.95 at nitecorestore.com and the Olight Seeker Ultra $169.99 at olight.com, so the Nitecore EDC29 cost $60.04 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 EDC29 if you want a shorter light (4.4 mm shorter), less weight (60 g lighter), more output (6,500 lm vs 4,800 lm) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Olight Seeker Ultra if you want 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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EDC29 vs Seeker Ultra FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC29 or the Olight Seeker Ultra?
The Nitecore EDC29 is the shorter light: 133.6 mm (5.26 in) against 138 mm (5.43 in), a difference of 4.4 mm (3%). At its widest point the Nitecore EDC29 is 0.5 mm slimmer (34.5 vs 35 mm). The Nitecore EDC29 is 60 g lighter (160 g vs 220 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC29 or the Olight Seeker Ultra?
The Nitecore EDC29 is rated brighter: 6,500 lm maximum vs 4,800 lm for the Olight Seeker Ultra, 35% more.
Which is cheaper, the Nitecore EDC29 or the Olight Seeker Ultra?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC29 was $109.95 at nitecorestore.com and the Olight Seeker Ultra $169.99 at olight.com, so the Nitecore EDC29 cost $60.04 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Nitecore EDC29 and Olight Seeker Ultra use the same battery?
The Nitecore EDC29 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Olight Seeker Ultra runs on a removable 21700 battery. Only the Olight Seeker Ultra lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Nitecore EDC29: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by nitecorestore.com. Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $109.95 from nitecorestore.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Olight Seeker Ultra: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $169.99 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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