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Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs ThruNite Defender

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

ThruNite Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

ThruNite Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 224% 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.

Nitecore EDC27 UHi — Beam distance: 305 m (1001 ft)Nitecore EDC27 UHi — Max candela: 23500 cdNitecore EDC27 UHi — Weight: 122 g (4.30 oz)Nitecore EDC27 UHi — Retail price: US$89.95Nitecore EDC27 UHi — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Nitecore EDC27 UHi — Max lumens: 3100 lmThruNite Defender — Beam distance: 139 m (456 ft)ThruNite Defender — Max candela: 4880 cdThruNite Defender — Weight: 108 g (3.81 oz)ThruNite Defender — Retail price: US$76ThruNite Defender — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)ThruNite Defender — Max lumens: 1619 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightRetail priceImpact resistanceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$89.95Most expensive
US$76Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
Length
Unknown
118 mm (4.65 in)
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmHighest output
1619 lmLowest output
Max candela
23500 cdHighest candela
4880 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
305 m (1001 ft)Highest
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3300 minLongest runtime
1020 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX7
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
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Ultra Slim Tactical EDC Use▣Outdoor Activities▣Professional Use
▣EDC Utility Tasks▣Inspection Work▣Mechanics▣Electricians▣Hvac Professionals
Common praise
✓Bright 3100 Lumens Output✓Long 305 Meter Beam Throw✓Compact And Lightweight Design At 122g✓Informative Oled Display✓Durable Stainless Steel Construction With Titanium Coating✓USB C Fast Rechargeable Battery With Long Runtime Up To 55 Hours
✓Versatile 3 In 1 Lighting With White, Uv, And Laser✓Flat And Pocketable Design✓USB C Charging With Battery Level Indicators✓Strong Magnetic Base And Two Way Clip✓Good Runtime And Output For EDC
Common complaints
⚠Length And Diameter Dimensions Not Provided⚠Runtime Varies By Mode But Maximum Runtime Only Specified For Lowest Mode
⚠Moonlight Mode Activation Is Somewhat Slow⚠Battery Is Built In And Not User Replaceable⚠Light Heats Up Under Extended Turbo Use⚠Low Cri Cool White Tint

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