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Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs Wurkkos WK15
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wurkkos WK15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% 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 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Wurkkos WK15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Wurkkos WK15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK15 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK15 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 809% 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)Heaviest
70 g (2.47 oz)Lightest
Length
Unknown
113 mm (4.45 in)
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmHighest output
3000 lmLowest output
Max candela
23500 cdHighest candela
11892 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
305 m (1001 ft)Highest
218 m (715 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3300 minShortest runtime
30000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP68
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
6061 aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra-slim tactical EDC useOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency useBudget-conscious users
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 lightweight buildGood grip with quality knurlingBright output with good rangeMultiple modes including moonlight and strobeUSB-C charging with reverse charging capability
Common complaints
Length and diameter dimensions not providedRuntime varies by mode but maximum runtime only specified for lowest mode
Brightness output lower than claimed by about 400 lumensPoor output regulation leading to brightness drop on turboSome users dislike mode switching behavior from turboNoticeable tint/colour shift in the beam peripheryNo included magnet or holster in the package
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