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Nitecore EC4GTS vs Olight Seeker 2
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 8% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6% 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$110Most expensive
Weight
171 g (6.03 oz)Lightest
185 g (6.53 oz)Heaviest
Length
155 mm (6.10 in)Longest
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
39220 cdHighest candela
12100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
220 m (722 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
22800 minLongest runtime
21600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 18650 Li-Ion
Customized 21700 5000mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
Magnetic USB charge base (1A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
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)
Medium and close-range illuminationHome useOutdoorsSearch and rescueHuntingCampingIndustrialSecurityPoliceSelf-defense
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 output of 3000 lumensLong runtime especially on lower brightness levelsComfortable non-slip aluminum alloy bodyMagnetic USB charging convenienceAccurate battery level indicatorMultiple useful brightness modesGood beam distance of 220 metersDurable IPX-8 waterproof rating
Common complaints
No clip included for pocket carryRequires button top 18650 batteries for proper contact
Initial high output level runs only 3 minutes before stepping down to 600 lumensMore detailed impact resistance rating not providedWeight (185g) may be heavy for some users
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