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Nitecore EDC23 vs Nitecore EDC27

What EDC23 does better (1) and where EDC27 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC23
Nitecore · 2024EDC23
6.3Score
1 advantage≈ $75
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Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2023EDC27
5.7Score
4 advantages≈ $110
6.4Brightness & throw6.9
5.2Battery & charging4.5
4.9Build & durability4.2

Why is EDC23 better than EDC27?

  1. Maximum runtime39 h vs 37 h+5%

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. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,700 mAh+13%
  4. Peak beam intensity20,720 cd vs 23,260 cd+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC23Nitecore EDC23≈ $756.3
Nitecore EDC27Nitecore EDC27≈ $1105.7
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—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,700 mAh
Maximum runtime39 h37 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time1 h—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Size & weight
Length / height—163 mm
Head diameter / width—31 mm
Weight—124 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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