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Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore EDC27 UHi ($89.95) vs Nitecore EDC17 ($94.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nitecore EDC27 UHi | Nitecore EDC17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.95 | $94.95 |
| Weight | 122g | 106g |
| Weight | 122g (4.30 oz, Nitecore product page) | 106g (3.74 oz, Nitecore product page) |
| Output | — | 1,500 lumens (white LED) |
| Throw | — | 230 m |
| Battery | — | Built-in 1,500mAh Li-ion, USB-C |
| Size | — | 123 x 32 x 16 mm |
| Extras | — | UV light and green laser |
Pros & Cons
Nitecore EDC27 UHi
- Increased brightness and throw
- updated switches
- 122g
- $89.95
Nitecore EDC17
- Flat 16 mm body that pocket-clips like a pen
- 1,500 lumens and 230 m of throw
- UV light and green laser in the same body
- 106 g with the battery inside
- $94.95, well above a plain EDC flashlight
- Built-in battery, so no swapping a spare
- A laser pointer is a feature many carriers never use
Nitecore EDC27 UHi is the better value at $89.95. If weight matters most, Nitecore EDC17 carries lighter at 106g. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.