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Fenix TK17 vs Nitecore EDC27 UHI

What TK17 does better (7) and where EDC27 UHI wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK17
Fenix · 2025TK17
7.9Score
7 advantages≈ $105
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Nitecore EDC27 UHI
Nitecore · 2025EDC27 UHI
5.3Score
0 advantages≈ $95
7.2Brightness & throw6.9
7.7Battery & charging4.4
6.4Build & durability2.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is TK17 better than EDC27 UHI?

  1. Battery capacity6,000 mAh vs 1,700 mAh3.5×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  3. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 3,100 lm+16%
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)330 m vs 304 m+9%
  5. RechargeableYes · EDC27 UHI: No
  6. Peak beam intensity27,220 cd vs 23,100 cd+18%
  7. Maximum runtime60 h vs 55 h+9%

Why is EDC27 UHI better than TK17?

EDC27 UHI has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK17Fenix TK17≈ $1057.9
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity27,220 cd23,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)330 m304 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerCreeNiteLab
Number of LEDs—20
Colour temperature5,700K3,000K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity6,000 mAh1,700 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h55 h
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body materialAluminiumStainless steel
Size & weight
Length / height148.5 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm27 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight197 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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