Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Nitecore P35i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Nitecore P35i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Nitecore P35i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Nitecore P35i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 217% 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.
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Nitecore 21700i 5000mAh) compatible with CR123/RCR123
Charging type
USB-C fast charging (18W)
USB-C fast charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP68 (2m submersion)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Stainless steel with PVD coating and carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame with aluminum heat dissipation plate
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with military-grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical EDC▣Security Patrol▣Law Enforcement▣Search And Rescue▣Personal Defense▣Emergency Lighting
▣Search & Rescue (extreme Long Range Visibility)▣Hunting (precision Lep Spotlight)▣Tactical & Law Enforcement (strobe, Oled Display, Remote Switch Compatibility)▣Industrial & Emergency Use (bright Floodlight)▣Outdoor & Survival (rugged And Long Runtime)
Common praise
✓High Maximum Brightness For Compact Size✓Useful Oled Real Time Display With Mode, Brightness, Battery And Runtime Info✓Physical Lockout Switch Prevents Accidental Activation✓Good Output Regulation With Temperature Management✓Solid Build Quality With Tactical Design✓Fast USB C Charging With Large Built In Battery✓Multiple Usable Modes Including Flood And Spotlight
✓Exceptional Long Range Beam Distance (1650 Meters)✓High Output Brightness (3000 Lumens)✓Versatile Lighting Modes (spot, Flood, Mix)✓Oled Display Providing Real Time Info✓Durable Construction With Ip68 Rating✓Long Runtime Up To 60 Hours On Low Mode✓USB C Fast Charging Convenience
Common complaints
⚠Ip54 Rating Lower Than Typical Ip67/ip68 For Full Waterproof Use⚠Battery Is Not User Replaceable⚠Momentary High Output Duration Limited By Thermal Regulation
⚠Lep Mode Has A 30 Second Time Constraint Due To Overheating Protection