Comparison Console
Nitecore EDC37 vs Nitecore P16 TAC
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 700% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 700% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 216% 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$85Cheapest
Weight
199 g (7.02 oz)Lightest
245 g (8.64 oz)Heaviest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
8000 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
44010 cdHighest candela
22500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
420 m (1378 ft)Highest
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
11400 minShortest runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB-C fast charging (18W)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP54
IPX-8
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
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical EDCSecurity patrolLaw enforcementSearch and rescuePersonal defenseEmergency lighting
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEmergency situationsEDC
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
High maximum brightnessLong runtime on ultra-low modeMultiple brightness levelsDurable construction with military grade anodized finishWaterproof to IPX-8Impact resistant to 1.5 metersTactical tail switch with side switch for easy one-hand use
Common complaints
IP54 rating lower than typical IP67/IP68 for full waterproof useBattery is not user replaceableMomentary high output duration limited by thermal regulation
Batteries not included in some packagesWeight slightly heavier than compact keychain lights
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