Comparison Console
Nitecore EDC37 vs Nitecore TM28
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 52% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 426% 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$399.95Most expensive
Weight
199 g (7.02 oz)Lightest
414.7 g (14.63 oz)Heaviest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
8000 lmHighest output
6000 lmLowest output
Max candela
44010 cdLowest candela
107200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
420 m (1378 ft)Lowest
655 m (2149 ft)Highest
Max runtime
11400 minShortest runtime
59940 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery
4x 3100mAh IMR 18650 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Charging type
USB-C fast charging (18W)
AC adapter with intelligent charging circuit
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX8 (submersible)
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 aluminium alloy with HAIII hard anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical EDCSecurity patrolLaw enforcementSearch and rescuePersonal defenseEmergency lighting
Search and rescueCampingPhotographyOutdoor useTactical applications
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
Very bright output with high lumen countLong beam distance and intensityIntelligent charging and OLED status displayMultiple brightness and special modesDurable, waterproof design
Common complaints
IP54 rating lower than typical IP67/IP68 for full waterproof useBattery is not user replaceableMomentary high output duration limited by thermal regulation
Heavy weight for pocket carryRelatively large size
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