Comparison Console
Nitecore EDC37 vs Nitecore SRT7i
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% 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 SRT7i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i 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 EDC37 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 321% 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$129.95Cheapest
Weight
199 g (7.02 oz)Heaviest
175 g (6.17 oz)Lightest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
8000 lmHighest output
3000 lmLowest output
Max candela
44010 cdLowest candela
87500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
420 m (1378 ft)Lowest
580 m (1903 ft)Highest
Max runtime
11400 minShortest runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery
Nitecore 21700i Li-ion battery (NL2150HPi 5000mAh)
Charging type
USB-C fast charging (18W)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Stainless steel with PVD coating and carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame with aluminum heat dissipation plate
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical EDCSecurity patrolLaw enforcementSearch and rescuePersonal defenseEmergency lighting
Law enforcementTactical operationsHuntingSearchHigh-risk patrols
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 brightness of 3000 lumensLong beam throw of 580 metersGood battery capacity with included 21700 5000mAh rechargeable batterySmart selector ring enables easy one-handed controlDurable build with IP68 waterproofing and 2m impact resistanceFast USB-C charging portMultiple user-friendly modes including strobe and turboEffective tail stand capability for safety
Common complaints
IP54 rating lower than typical IP67/IP68 for full waterproof useBattery is not user replaceableMomentary high output duration limited by thermal regulation
Relatively heavy with battery at 175 gramsNo CR123A batteries included with adapter sold separatelySome users may find the size large for EDC
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