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Fenix UC30 vs Nitecore EC23
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix UC30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 120% 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$59.95Most expensive
US$58.95Cheapest
Weight
77 g (2.72 oz)Lightest
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
Length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
128.7 mm (5.07 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1800 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
16200 cd
Beam distance
253 m (830 ft)Lowest
255 m (837 ft)Highest
Max runtime
9000 minShortest runtime
19800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2x CR123A Lithium batteries
1× 18650 Li-ion (output ≥ 8A) or 2× CR123 (single use or rechargeable)
Charging type
Micro USB
USB (implied by USB flashlight naming and included battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (submersible up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingSearch tasksSurvival/bushcraft
Common praise
Compact and solid build qualityHigh maximum brightness of 1000 lumensMultiple output levels with strobeUSB rechargeable with included batteryWaterproof and dust proof with IPX8 ratingStainless steel side switch with battery indicatorGood battery life and regulated output
High maximum brightness (1800 lumens)Long maximum runtime (up to 330 hours in ultralow mode)Compact size and lightweightMultiple output levels and special modesWaterproof and impact resistantBuilt-in battery power indicatorComfortable diamond knurled body grip
Common complaints
Turbo mode automatically downshifts after 3 minutesNo integrated pocket clipWeight excludes battery
Switch can be fiddly or less intuitiveTurbo mode requires specific high-output batteryNot compatible with all 18650 batteries for turbo mode
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