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Nitecore EC4GTS vs Nitecore P12
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 37900% 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$95Most expensive
Weight
171 g (6.03 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Length
155 mm (6.10 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
39220 cdHighest candela
6400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
22800 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 18650 Li-Ion
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueOutdoor campingWalking/hikingBug-Out Bag (BOB)
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor 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
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
Common complaints
No clip included for pocket carryRequires button top 18650 batteries for proper contact
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
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