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Nitecore EDC37 vs Olight Odin S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Odin S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC37 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 433% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 433% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2326% 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$149.99Most expensive
Weight
199 g (7.02 oz)Heaviest
193 g (6.81 oz)Lightest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
127.5 mm (5.02 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
8000 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
44010 cdHighest candela
15600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
420 m (1378 ft)Highest
250 m (820 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
11400 minLongest runtime
470 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or 2x CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB-C fast charging (18W)
Magnetic charging cable (MCC)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Stainless steel with PVD coating and carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame with aluminum heat dissipation plate
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical EDCSecurity patrolLaw enforcementSearch and rescuePersonal defenseEmergency lighting
Tactical useWeapon mountingSelf-defenseLaw enforcement
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 brightness and long beam distanceVersatile power options with rechargeable batteryStable and secure mounting with M-LOK or Picatinny mountsCustomizable strobe functionReliable magnetic remote switch
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 for a handheld flashlight at 193 gramsMainly suited for weapon mounting rather than general pocket carrySome users report run time limitations on high modes
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