Comparison Console
Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs Nitecore HC65 UHE
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 20% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% 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 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE 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 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 49% 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$124Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
152 g (5.36 oz)Heaviest
Length
Unknown
90 mm (3.54 in)
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmHighest output
2000 lmLowest output
Max candela
23500 cdHighest candela
13454 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
305 m (1001 ft)Highest
232 m (761 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3300 minShortest runtime
4920 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
1x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C built-in
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
Aero-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra-slim tactical EDC useOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
CampingHikingHuntingIndustrial workEDC use
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 output brightness with good beam qualityLong runtime up to 82 hours on lower modesVersatile lighting including white, red, and reading lightsDurable and well-built with anodized aluminum bodyComfortable adjustable headband with optional over-the-top strap
Common complaints
Length and diameter dimensions not providedRuntime varies by mode but maximum runtime only specified for lowest mode
Headlamp is somewhat heavy due to build qualityCharging speed can be slower compared to external chargers
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