Comparison Console
Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs ThruNite Catapult Pro
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 60% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 152% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro 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$89.95Cheapest
US$90Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
308 g (10.86 oz)Heaviest
Length
Unknown
150.5 mm (5.93 in)
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmHighest output
2713 lmLowest output
Max candela
23500 cdLowest candela
252000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
305 m (1001 ft)Lowest
1005 m (3297 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3300 minShortest runtime
6600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
1x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable battery (5000mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX8 (2 meters)
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
Aerospace-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra-slim tactical EDC useOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Long range throwOutdoor activities needing powerful beamGeneral purpose use where reach is important
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
Excellent build quality with aerospace-grade aluminumHigh maximum output and long throw distanceSmooth ramping interface for customizable brightnessGood runtime performanceComprehensive accessory kit includedReliable electronic lockout featureUSB-C fast charging capability
Common complaints
Length and diameter dimensions not providedRuntime varies by mode but maximum runtime only specified for lowest mode
Larger size limits pocket EDC carryRamping speed slightly slow for some usersElectronic lockout adds UI complexityLight steps down output sharply on low voltage protection
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