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Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs Nitecore P17iX
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore P17iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 61% 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 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 82% 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$126.44Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
Length
Unknown
140 mm (5.51 in)
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmLowest output
5000 lmHighest output
Max candela
23500 cdLowest candela
27225 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
305 m (1001 ft)Lowest
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3300 minShortest runtime
6000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
1 x Nitecore 21700 i Series Li-ion rechargeable (NL2155HPi 5,500mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C 18W fast charging (QC/PD)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
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
7075-T6 aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra-slim tactical EDC useOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Tactical and duty useLaw enforcementMilitarySearch and rescueOutdoor and professional 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
Exceptional brightness and beam throwVersatile beam pattern optionsRobust and durable constructionProgrammable buttons provide operational flexibilityLong battery runtime with fast USB-C charging
Common complaints
Length and diameter dimensions not providedRuntime varies by mode but maximum runtime only specified for lowest mode
Battery and accessories excluded from weight; actual carry weight higherComplexity of multiple modes may require learning
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