The Nitecore EDC07 is a 4.7-inch pocket light with 1500 lumens and a trick most lights do not have: three color temperatures, cool white, neutral white and warm, selectable from the same light. It has five levels from 1 lumen to turbo, a 360-hour ultra-low, strobe and SOS, USB-C, a clip and a tail stand. This review covers the color modes, the runtimes, and where it fits under the EDC29.
Specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Max output | 1500 lumens (cool white); 1300 neutral; 1000 warm |
| Levels | Ultra low 1 lm (360 h), Low 15 lm (52 h), Mid 80 lm (11 h), High 300 lm (2 h 45 m), Turbo 1500 lm (2 h 15 m) |
| Color | Cool white, neutral white, warm |
| Throw | 132 m |
| Size | 4.72 x 1.22 x 0.67 in |
| Extras | Strobe, SOS, clip, tail stand |
| Charging | USB-C |
| Price | $44.99 |
Three color temperatures
Cool white for maximum output and distance, neutral for accurate color and comfortable general use, warm for fog, dust and late at night. Having all three in one pocket light is unusual at any price and rare at $45.
Runtime
The 1-lumen ultra-low runs 360 hours, which is the mode you leave on in a tent. Mid at 80 lumens goes 11 hours and is the level you use most.
Size and carry
A flat 0.67-inch body with a clip, and a tail stand for hands-free. It disappears in a pocket in a way the EDC29 does not.
EDC07 vs EDC29
The EDC29 is four times the lumens and three times the throw for $65 more. The EDC07 is the light you carry every day and the EDC29 is the one you carry when you might need it.
Frequently asked questions
How bright is the Nitecore EDC07?
1500 lumens in cool white.
Does it have warm light?
Yes: cool white, neutral white and warm.
How long does it run?
360 hours on 1 lumen; 11 hours on 80.
Does it tail stand?
Yes.
EDC07 or EDC29?
EDC07 for everyday, EDC29 for maximum output.
The bottom line
The Nitecore EDC07 is the $45 pocket light with the color options of a $150 one. Buy it for daily carry.
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