Comparison Console
Acebeam P17 vs Nitecore EDC37
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam P17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 153% 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$119.9Cheapest
US$140Most expensive
Weight
227 g (8.01 oz)Heaviest
199 g (7.02 oz)Lightest
Length
147 mm (5.79 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4900 lmLowest output
8000 lmHighest output
Max candela
49506 cdHighest candela
44010 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
445 m (1460 ft)Highest
420 m (1378 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
28800 minLongest runtime
11400 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1×21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Built-in Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB-C on battery
USB-C fast charging (18W)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP54
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard anodization
Stainless steel with PVD coating and carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame with aluminum heat dissipation plate
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Tactical EDCSecurity patrolLaw enforcementSearch and rescuePersonal defenseEmergency lighting
Common praise
High maximum output and throw distanceRugged and well-built with hard anodized aluminumDual tail-switch interface provides instant turbo and strobe accessLong maximum runtime on low modesIncludes rechargeable 21700 battery with USB-C charging port
High maximum brightness for compact sizeUseful OLED real-time display with mode, brightness, battery and runtime infoPhysical lockout switch prevents accidental activationGood output regulation with temperature managementSolid build quality with tactical designFast USB-C charging with large built-in batteryMultiple usable modes including flood and spotlight
Common complaints
No included holster or lanyardShort USB-C charging cableTailstand stability limited due to protruding tactical switch
IP54 rating lower than typical IP67/IP68 for full waterproof useBattery is not user replaceableMomentary high output duration limited by thermal regulation
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