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Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs Nitecore EDC29
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 11% 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$89.95Cheapest
US$109.95Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
160 g (5.64 oz)Heaviest
Length
Unknown
134 mm (5.28 in)
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmLowest output
6500 lmHighest output
Max candela
23500 cdLowest candela
40230 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
305 m (1001 ft)Lowest
400 m (1312 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3300 minShortest runtime
3660 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
Built-in 2500 mAh Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging port (cable included)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP54
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating and carbon fiber composite frame
High strength stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating and carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra-slim tactical EDC useOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSearch and rescuePersonal defenseSecurity patrolLaw enforcementEmergency lighting
Common praise
Bright 3100 lumens outputLong 305 meter beam throwCompact and lightweight design at 122gInformative OLED displayDurable stainless steel construction with titanium coatingUSB-C fast rechargeable battery with long runtime up to 55 hours
Extremely high maximum brightness output for its sizeVersatile beam modes including flood and spotlightQuick USB-C charging with built-in batteryDurable stainless steel and carbon fiber constructionUseful OLED display showing lumens, runtime, and battery statusDedicated turbo/strobe button and quick access modesEffective lockout switch to prevent accidental activationLong runtime on low modes
Common complaints
Length and diameter dimensions not providedRuntime varies by mode but maximum runtime only specified for lowest mode
Limited water resistance with IP54 rating (not fully waterproof)No true moonlight mode (lowest mode is 13-15 lumens)Output steps lack a very low moonlight-level modeRelatively heavy for a flat EDC lightOLED screen may be prone to scratchingRestrictive internal battery (not user replaceable)
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