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Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs Nitecore P12
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 138% 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5400% 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$95Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
Unknown
98 mm (3.86 in)
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
23500 cdHighest candela
6400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
305 m (1001 ft)Highest
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3300 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating and carbon fiber composite frame
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra Slim Tactical EDC UseOutdoor ActivitiesProfessional Use
Everyday CarryTactical UseIndoor And Most Outdoor 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
Multiple Brightness Levels Including Red Light OptionsSolid Durability With Glass Breakers On BezelCompact And Lightweight For Easy EDC
Common complaints
Length And Diameter Dimensions Not ProvidedRuntime Varies By Mode But Maximum Runtime Only Specified For Lowest Mode
Brightest White Mode Has Shorter Throw Distance Than Some CompetitorsRotating Collar Switch May Add Bulk
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