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Fenix WF26R vs Nitecore EDC27 UHI

What WF26R does better (0) and where EDC27 UHI wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix WF26R
Fenix · 2025WF26R
8.8Score
0 advantages≈ $120
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Nitecore EDC27 UHI
Nitecore · 2025EDC27 UHI
5.3Score
1 advantage≈ $95
8.2Brightness & throw6.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is WF26R better than EDC27 UHI?

WF26R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EDC27 UHI better than WF26R?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,100 lm+3%
Specifications

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Fenix WF26RFenix WF26R≈ $1208.8
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity—23,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—304 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—20
Colour temperature3,000K3,000K
Battery & charging
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—1,700 mAh
Maximum runtime—55 h
RechargeableNoNo
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body materialAluminiumStainless steel
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—27 mm
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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