Comparison Console
Nitecore EC4GTS vs Olight Javelot Mini
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC4GTS 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 EC4GTS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7577% 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$100Most expensive
Weight
171 g (6.03 oz)Heaviest
154 g (5.43 oz)Lightest
Length
155 mm (6.10 in)Longest
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
39220 cdLowest candela
88320 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Lowest
600 m (1969 ft)Highest
Max runtime
22800 minLongest runtime
297 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 18650 Li-Ion
18500 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
Magnetic USB proprietary (MCC1A/MCC3)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
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
Aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueOutdoor campingWalking/hikingBug-Out Bag (BOB)
Long-range illuminationEveryday carrySearch and rescueLaw enforcement and securityOutdoor adventures
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
Impressive throw distance for compact sizeBalanced softer beam with round light sourceVibrating low battery indicatorReliable magnetic chargingDurable aircraft-grade aluminum constructionIPX8 waterproof ratingSimple and intuitive tail switch interface
Common complaints
No clip included for pocket carryRequires button top 18650 batteries for proper contact
Absence of pocket clip and lanyard attachmentNo lockout mode increases risk of accidental activationBattery size (18500) less common than 18650 or 21700No spare o-rings included
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online