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Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs Wuben D1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben D1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben D1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 182% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben D1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben D1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben D1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 182% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben D1 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 173% 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$85.95Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
109 g (3.84 oz)Lightest
Length
Unknown
105 mm (4.13 in)
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
23500 cdHighest candela
4200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
305 m (1001 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3300 minShortest runtime
9000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C charging port, also functions as power bank
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP68 (2 meters underwater for 1 hour)
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
Aluminum body
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra-slim tactical EDC useOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Outdoor activitiesHuntingCampingEveryday carryUsers needing flood and spot multi-angle beamUsers needing power bank functionality
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
High lumen output (1100 lumens) with wide flood beam for versatile illuminationCompact and lightweight design ideal for EDCLong runtime up to 150 hours on low modeUseful multi-mode interface including strobe and SOSPower bank capability with USB-C charging and outputGood build quality with aluminum body and IP68 ratingDual-direction pocket clip for convenient carry
Common complaints
Length and diameter dimensions not providedRuntime varies by mode but maximum runtime only specified for lowest mode
Magnetic tailcap weaker than some competitorsNo onboard charging in flashlight, battery charges via USB-C port on battery itselfSome alignment issues with engravingsPocket clip retention not the strongestNo detailed specs on reverse polarity protection and working voltagePlastic TIR optic instead of glass lens
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