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Nitecore EDC27 vs Olight Prowess

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

Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2024EDC27
1 advantage
vs
Olight Prowess
Olight · 2024Prowess
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw6.7

Why is EDC27 better than Prowess?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)305 m vs 245 m+24%

Why is Prowess better than EDC27?

  1. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 5,000 lm+61%
Specifications

Side by side

Olight ProwessOlight Prowess≈ $1008.9
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm5,000 lm
Peak beam intensity23,260 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)305 m245 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 20—
LED makerNiteLab—
Number of LEDs2010
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—130 mm
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