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Nitecore EDC27 vs Nitecore NPL25 GL

What EDC27 does better (3) and where NPL25 GL wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2024EDC27
3 advantages
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Nitecore NPL25 GL
Nitecore · 2024NPL25 GL
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw3.6

Why is EDC27 better than NPL25 GL?

  1. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 900 lm3.4×
  2. Peak beam intensity23,260 cd vs 11,660 cd+99%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)305 m vs 216 m+41%

Why is NPL25 GL better than EDC27?

NPL25 GL has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm900 lm
Peak beam intensity23,260 cd11,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)305 m216 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 20NiteLab UHi 25
LED makerNiteLabNiteLab
Number of LEDs20—
Battery & charging
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX6
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Size & weight
Weight—74 g
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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