Comparison Console
Nitecore EC4GTS vs Nitecore EDC37
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 344% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 344% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% 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$90Cheapest
US$140Most expensive
Weight
171 g (6.03 oz)Lightest
199 g (7.02 oz)Heaviest
Length
155 mm (6.10 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmLowest output
8000 lmHighest output
Max candela
39220 cdLowest candela
44010 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Lowest
420 m (1378 ft)Highest
Max runtime
22800 minLongest runtime
11400 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 18650 Li-Ion
Built-in Li-ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C fast charging (18W)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IP54
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Stainless steel with PVD coating and carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame with aluminum heat dissipation plate
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueOutdoor campingWalking/hikingBug-Out Bag (BOB)
Tactical EDCSecurity patrolLaw enforcementSearch and rescuePersonal defenseEmergency lighting
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
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 clip included for pocket carryRequires button top 18650 batteries for proper contact
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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