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Nitecore EDC27 vs Nitecore MT2C Pro

What EDC27 does better (1) and where MT2C Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2024EDC27
1 advantage
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Nitecore MT2C Pro
Nitecore · 2024MT2C Pro
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw7.5

Why is EDC27 better than MT2C Pro?

  1. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 1,800 lm+72%

Why is MT2C Pro better than EDC27?

  1. Peak beam intensity23,260 cd vs 67,000 cd2.9×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)305 m vs 520 m+70%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity23,260 cd67,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)305 m520 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 20NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerNiteLabNiteLab
Number of LEDs20—
Battery & charging
Battery—16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—3,600 mAh
Maximum runtime—28 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Pocket clip—Yes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Weight—114 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—2
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
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