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Nitecore P27iX vs Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore P27iX ($159.95) vs Nitecore EDC17 ($94.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nitecore P27iX | Nitecore EDC17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.95 | $94.95 |
| Weight | 201g | 106g |
| Weight | 7.09 oz / 201g (nitecorestore.com spec table) | 106g (3.74 oz, Nitecore product page) |
| Output | 5000 lumens max | 1,500 lumens (white LED) |
| Beam distance | 470 yards | — |
| Battery | 5500mAh NL2155HPi 21700, 18W USB-C | Built-in 1,500mAh Li-ion, USB-C |
| Rating | IP68, 2 m impact | — |
| Size | 5.63 x 1.26 x 1.02 in | 123 x 32 x 16 mm |
| Throw | — | 230 m |
| Extras | — | UV light and green laser |
Pros & Cons
Nitecore P27iX
- 5000 lumens with 470 yard throw
- Floodlight, mixed and spotlight beam modes
- IP68 and 2 m impact rating
- Rapid Lock switch prevents accidental activation
- 201g and 5.63 in is a lot to pocket
- Turbo is 1500 lumens sustained mode, 5000 only in special modes
- Wants a Nitecore i Series 21700 for best output
- $160 is steep for a light this size
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 EDC17 is the better value at $94.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.