Comparison Console
Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs Nitecore P12GTS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 355% 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$100Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
99 g (3.49 oz)Lightest
Length
Unknown
146 mm (5.75 in)
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
23500 cdHighest candela
12760 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
305 m (1001 ft)Highest
226 m (741 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3300 minShortest runtime
15000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion (high drain recommended) or 2 x CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB charging via tailcap port
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating and carbon fiber composite frame
Aero grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra-slim tactical EDC useOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Tactical useSearch and rescueLaw enforcementHuntingOutdoor and long-range searching
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 output of 1800 lumensLong maximum runtime up to 250 hours on lowest modeDurable aero grade aluminum alloy construction with IPX8 waterproof ratingDual mechanical tail and metal side switches allowing versatile controlIntegrated micro-USB charging port with waterproof coverStable regulated output with advanced temperature regulationPower indicator shows remaining battery voltage
Common complaints
Length and diameter dimensions not providedRuntime varies by mode but maximum runtime only specified for lowest mode
Charging port cover not very tight, may come off easilyTailcap threads unanodized preventing mechanical lockoutPocket clip only for bezel-down carry and protrudes noticeably
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