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Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs Nitecore NU40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 210% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 210% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 118% 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$61Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Length
Unknown
79.8 mm (3.14 in)
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
23500 cdHighest candela
2700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
305 m (1001 ft)Highest
100 m (328 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3300 minShortest runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
Built-in 18650 Li-ion 2600mAh rechargeable
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 plastic rear housing with aluminum alloy front housing
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra-slim tactical EDC useOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
HikingTrail runningCampingCyclingMaintenanceOutdoor activities
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
Lightweight and compact designHigh maximum output with uniform beamLong runtime especially on low modesUSB-C fast rechargeableDurable construction with good heat dissipationMultiple brightness levels and special modes including red light for night vision preservation
Common complaints
Length and diameter dimensions not providedRuntime varies by mode but maximum runtime only specified for lowest mode
Runtime on highest output (Turbo) is limitedSome users may prefer longer beam distance for certain tasks
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