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Nitecore EDC37 vs Nitecore P12
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 515% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 515% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 18900% 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$140Most expensive
US$95Cheapest
Weight
199 g (7.02 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
8000 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
44010 cdHighest candela
6400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
420 m (1378 ft)Highest
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
11400 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
Charging type
USB-C fast charging (18W)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
Unknown
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Stainless steel with PVD coating and carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame with aluminum heat dissipation plate
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical EDCSecurity patrolLaw enforcementSearch and rescuePersonal defenseEmergency lighting
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
Common praise
High maximum brightness for compact sizeUseful OLED real-time display with mode, brightness, battery and runtime infoPhysical lockout switch prevents accidental activationGood output regulation with temperature managementSolid build quality with tactical designFast USB-C charging with large built-in batteryMultiple usable modes including flood and spotlight
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
Common complaints
IP54 rating lower than typical IP67/IP68 for full waterproof useBattery is not user replaceableMomentary high output duration limited by thermal regulation
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
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