Comparison Console
Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs Streamlight ProTac 2L-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% 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
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X 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 ProTac 2L-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% 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$85Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
111 g (3.92 oz)Lightest
Length
Unknown
130.6 mm (5.14 in)
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
23500 cdHighest candela
6800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
305 m (1001 ft)Highest
165 m (541 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3300 minLongest runtime
1650 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
CR123A lithium, 18650 lithium ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB (integrated USB charge port)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX7
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
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra-slim tactical EDC useOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Everyday carryTactical useProfessional use (Police, Fire, Emergency)
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
Good brightness for its sizeDual fuel versatilityDurable anodized aluminum bodyHigh water resistance (IPX7)Includes nylon holster and pocket clip
Common complaints
Length and diameter dimensions not providedRuntime varies by mode but maximum runtime only specified for lowest mode
Weight varies depending on battery typeNo detailed switch type specifiedHead and body diameters not standardized across sources
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