Comparison Console
Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs Nitecore EDC37
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 158% 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 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 158% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 245% 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$140Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
199 g (7.02 oz)Heaviest
Length
Unknown
108 mm (4.25 in)
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmLowest output
8000 lmHighest output
Max candela
23500 cdLowest candela
44010 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
305 m (1001 ft)Lowest
420 m (1378 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3300 minShortest runtime
11400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
Built-in Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C fast charging (18W)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP54
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating and carbon fiber composite frame
Stainless steel with PVD coating and carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame with aluminum heat dissipation plate
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra-slim tactical EDC useOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Tactical EDCSecurity patrolLaw enforcementSearch and rescuePersonal defenseEmergency 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
High maximum brightness for compact sizeUseful OLED real-time display with mode, brightness, battery and runtime infoPhysical lockout switch prevents accidental activationGood output regulation with temperature managementSolid build quality with tactical designFast USB-C charging with large built-in batteryMultiple usable modes including flood and spotlight
Common complaints
Length and diameter dimensions not providedRuntime varies by mode but maximum runtime only specified for lowest mode
IP54 rating lower than typical IP67/IP68 for full waterproof useBattery is not user replaceableMomentary high output duration limited by thermal regulation
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