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Nitecore EC4GTS vs Olight Odin Mini
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6341% 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$97.99Most expensive
Weight
171 g (6.03 oz)Lightest
175.76 g (6.20 oz)Heaviest
Length
155 mm (6.10 in)Longest
115.57 mm (4.55 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1250 lmLowest output
Max candela
39220 cdHighest candela
14400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
240 m (787 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
22800 minLongest runtime
354 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 18650 Li-Ion
18500 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
Magnetic USB charging cable
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
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueOutdoor campingWalking/hikingBug-Out Bag (BOB)
Weapon mountingLong gun applicationsForce on force trainingScout light for range useClose quarters battle (CQB) scenarios
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 lumen and candela output for its sizeCompact and lightweight for weapon mountingInnovative lockable magnetic remote switchTemperature regulated output to prevent overheatingIncludes M-LOK mount compatible with Picatinny railsIntegrated vibration low battery warning
Common complaints
No clip included for pocket carryRequires button top 18650 batteries for proper contact
Pressure switch does not allow momentary on/off with quick press-releaseHot spot beam is not as tightly focused for extreme long range
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