Comparison Console
Nitecore EC4GTS vs Nitecore EDC27 UHi
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 591% 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$90Most expensive
US$89.95Cheapest
Weight
171 g (6.03 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Length
155 mm (6.10 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmLowest output
3100 lmHighest output
Max candela
39220 cdHighest candela
23500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
305 m (1001 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
22800 minLongest runtime
3300 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 18650 Li-Ion
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IP54
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating and carbon fiber composite frame
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueOutdoor campingWalking/hikingBug-Out Bag (BOB)
Ultra-slim tactical EDC useOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Common praise
High output with effective beam throwDurable build quality with quality materials and anodizingErgonomic design with good grip even in wet conditionsUseful UI with direct access to Turbo and Ultra-LowLong maximum runtime and efficient thermal regulation
Bright 3100 lumens outputLong 305 meter beam throwCompact and lightweight design at 122gInformative OLED displayDurable stainless steel construction with titanium coatingUSB-C fast rechargeable battery with long runtime up to 55 hours
Common complaints
No clip included for pocket carryRequires button top 18650 batteries for proper contact
Length and diameter dimensions not providedRuntime varies by mode but maximum runtime only specified for lowest mode
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