Comparison Console
Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs Nitecore HC60 UHE
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 13% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 264% 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$89.95Most expensive
US$64.95Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
140 g (4.94 oz)Heaviest
Length
Unknown
80 mm (3.15 in)
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmHighest output
1600 lmLowest output
Max candela
23500 cdHighest candela
6170 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
305 m (1001 ft)Highest
157 m (515 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3300 minShortest runtime
12000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
4,000mAh 18650 Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (5V/2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP68
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
PC and aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra Slim Tactical EDC UseOutdoor ActivitiesProfessional Use
Outdoor Activities Such As Night Running, Trekking, Hiking, Camping, Trail Running, ClimbingIndustrial InspectionOutdoor WorkEmergency 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 Brightness And Efficient Beam With 1600 Lumens OutputLong Runtime Up To 200 Hours On Lowest ModeLightweight And Comfortable To Wear With Center Of Gravity Bracket DesignDurable Construction With Ip68 Waterproof And 2 Meter Impact ResistanceEasy One Handed Operation With Dual Switches And Mode FlexibilityUSB C Charging With Indicator Lights
Common complaints
Length And Diameter Dimensions Not ProvidedRuntime Varies By Mode But Maximum Runtime Only Specified For Lowest Mode
Brightness Decreases After Prolonged Use Due To Temperature Regulation (atr Module)Charging Port Placement May Seem Unusual But Functions Well
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