Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Acebeam T35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Acebeam T35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Acebeam T35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Acebeam T35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 627% 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.
1x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable, compatible with 2x CR123A
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m/30min)
IP54
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum alloy, hard anodized
Stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating and carbon fiber composite frame
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical use▣Self-defense▣EDC▣Outdoor use
▣Ultra-slim tactical EDC use▣Outdoor activities▣Professional use
Common praise
✓Excellent build quality and finish✓Reliable and well-regulated output✓Good mode spacing and simple dual-switch interface✓Includes holster and lanyard✓Battery level and charging indicator on side switch
✓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
⚠No direct shortcut to Turbo or moonlight modes⚠Protruding tail switch makes tailstand use impossible⚠Sharp bezel can wear through clothing⚠Charging can be intermittent and relatively slow (~3 hours)
⚠Length and diameter dimensions not provided⚠Runtime varies by mode but maximum runtime only specified for lowest mode