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Nitecore EDC37 vs Nitecore P35i
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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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
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% 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.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$140Cheapest
US$324Most expensive
Weight
199 g (7.02 oz)Lightest
296.6 g (10.46 oz)Heaviest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
186.9 mm (7.36 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
8000 lmHighest output
3000 lmLowest output
Max candela
44010 cdLowest candela
678000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
420 m (1378 ft)Lowest
1650 m (5413 ft)Highest
Max runtime
11400 minLongest runtime
3600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery
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 EDCSecurity patrolLaw enforcementSearch and rescuePersonal defenseEmergency 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 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
Exceptional long-range beam distance (1650 meters)High output brightness (3000 lumens)Versatile lighting modes (Spot, Flood, Mix)OLED display providing real-time infoDurable construction with IP68 ratingLong runtime up to 60 hours on low modeUSB-C fast charging convenience
Common complaints
IP54 rating lower than typical IP67/IP68 for full waterproof useBattery is not user replaceableMomentary high output duration limited by thermal regulation
LEP mode has a 30-second time constraint due to overheating protection
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