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Nextorch E52D vs Nitecore EDC27 UHI

What E52D does better (5) and where EDC27 UHI wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch E52D
Nextorch · 2025E52D
8.2Score
5 advantages≈ $90
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Nitecore EDC27 UHI
Nitecore · 2025EDC27 UHI
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $95
6.8Brightness & throw6.9
6.3Battery & charging4.4
8.7Build & durability2.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is E52D better than EDC27 UHI?

  1. Battery capacity4,800 mAh vs 1,700 mAh2.8×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  3. Maximum output3,700 lm vs 3,100 lm+19%
  4. RechargeableYes · EDC27 UHI: No
  5. Maximum runtime60 h vs 55 h+9%

Why is EDC27 UHI better than E52D?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)280 m vs 304 m+9%
  2. Peak beam intensity19,600 cd vs 23,100 cd+18%
Specifications

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Nextorch E52DNextorch E52D≈ $908.2
Light output
Maximum output3,700 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity19,600 cd23,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)280 m304 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—20
Colour temperature—3,000K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity4,800 mAh1,700 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h55 h
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumStainless steel
Size & weight
Length / height153 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm27 mm
Weight130 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
Colours—Black
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