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Fenix HT32 vs Nitecore EDC27

What HT32 does better (2) and where EDC27 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT32
Fenix · 2023HT32
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $160
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Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2024EDC27
1 advantage
8.0Brightness & throw6.2

Why is HT32 better than EDC27?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)640 m vs 305 m2.1×
  2. Peak beam intensity102,400 cd vs 23,260 cd4.4×

Why is EDC27 better than HT32?

  1. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 3,100 lm+24%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT32Fenix HT32≈ $1607.2
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity102,400 cd23,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)640 m305 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs—20
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime29 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Size & weight
Length / height160 mm—
Head diameter / width52 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight185 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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