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Fenix TK17 vs Nitecore EDC27

What TK17 does better (3) and where EDC27 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK17
Fenix · 2025TK17
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $105
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Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2024EDC27
0 advantages
6.4Brightness & throw6.2

Why is TK17 better than EDC27?

  1. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 3,100 lm+16%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)330 m vs 305 m+8%
  3. Peak beam intensity27,220 cd vs 23,260 cd+17%

Why is EDC27 better than TK17?

EDC27 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK17Fenix TK17≈ $1057.4
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity27,220 cd23,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)330 m305 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerCreeNiteLab
Number of LEDs—20
Colour temperature5,700K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity6,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime60 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height148.5 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight197 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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