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Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs Wuben E8
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben E8 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 57% 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$67Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
90 g (3.17 oz)Lightest
Length
Unknown
91 mm (3.58 in)
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
23500 cdHighest candela
3000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
305 m (1001 ft)Highest
110 m (361 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3300 minLongest runtime
2100 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP68
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 alloy body with plastic scales
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra-slim tactical EDC useOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
EDC enthusiastsCampingOutdoor useDaily carry
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
Compact and lightweightGood brightness with neutral white LEDsCustomizable appearance with magnetic scalesSupports both rechargeable 14500 and standard AA batteriesIP68 waterproof and good impact resistanceMagnetic tailcap and M4 mounting for hands-free use
Common complaints
Length and diameter dimensions not providedRuntime varies by mode but maximum runtime only specified for lowest mode
UV mode included in main modes can complicate UINo shortcut to skip modesUV beam performance unimpressive with visible light spillButton feels cheap and rattly
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