Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam E75 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Acebeam E75 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Acebeam E75 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Acebeam E75 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Acebeam E75 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1035% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating and carbon fiber composite frame
Use case profile
Best for
▣Hiking▣Patrolling▣Power outages▣Camping▣General outdoor use▣Everyday carry (EDC) with caveat on size
▣Ultra-slim tactical EDC use▣Outdoor activities▣Professional use
Common praise
✓High output up to 4500 lumens✓Excellent build quality with durable aluminum body✓Multiple brightness modes including moonlight✓USB-C rechargeable with battery level indicator✓Magnetic tailcap for versatile hands-free use✓Bright yet floody beam with good throw✓Good runtime on lower modes✓Easy to use side switch interface
✓Bright 3100 lumens output✓Long 305 meter beam throw✓Compact and lightweight design at 122g✓Informative OLED display✓Durable stainless steel construction with titanium coating✓USB-C fast rechargeable battery with long runtime up to 55 hours
Common complaints
⚠Too heavy and bulky for pocket carry as a daily EDC⚠No red light mode⚠No dedicated momentary on or instant turbo from off⚠Charge port cover held by clip screws can be cumbersome⚠Moonlight mode battery indication crude
⚠Length and diameter dimensions not provided⚠Runtime varies by mode but maximum runtime only specified for lowest mode