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Nitecore EDC23 vs Nitecore EDC27

What EDC23 does better (0) and where EDC27 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC23
Nitecore · 2024EDC23
5.4Score
0 advantages≈ $75
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Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2024EDC27
3 advantages
5.5Brightness & throw6.2

Why is EDC23 better than EDC27?

EDC23 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EDC27 better than EDC23?

  1. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 3,100 lm+24%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)280 m vs 305 m+9%
  3. Peak beam intensity20,720 cd vs 23,260 cd+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC23Nitecore EDC23≈ $755.4
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity20,720 cd23,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)280 m305 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 25NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerNiteLabNiteLab
Number of LEDs2520
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime39 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
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