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Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs Streamlight PolyTac 90
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 10% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 520% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 520% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1367% 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$96.99Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Length
Unknown
112.5 mm (4.43 in)
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
23500 cdHighest candela
7000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
305 m (1001 ft)Highest
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3300 minLongest runtime
225 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
1x Streamlight SL-B26 Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery pack or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
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
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with textured grip
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra-slim tactical EDC useOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Industrial useEmergency respondersHands-free lighting with clipWear on gear, belts, or vests during work
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
Versatile multi-fuel capabilityRugged and durable constructionEffective hands-free use with clip and carabiner D-ringGood brightness with balanced beam pattern
Common complaints
Length and diameter dimensions not providedRuntime varies by mode but maximum runtime only specified for lowest mode
Relatively short max runtime on highest mode with CR123A batteriesNo specific complaints clearly stated in source
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