Nitecore i4000R vs Nitecore EDC27
Quick take: The Nitecore EDC27 costs $5 less; the Nitecore i4000R is brighter (4,400 vs 3,000 lm); the Nitecore i4000R throws farther (346m vs 220m); the Nitecore i4000R runs longer on high (2 vs 1.3 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore i4000R | Nitecore EDC27 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $85 | $80 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 4,400 lm | 3,000 lm |
| Candela | 30,000 cd | 12,200 cd |
| Beam distance | 346m | 220m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 1.3 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | Built-in |
| LED | CREE XP-L2 V6 | Dual Luminus SST-40 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Dual Switch | Dual Button |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.8 oz | 4.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.2 x 1.1 in | 5.4 x 1.2 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
What owners report
Nitecore i4000R
- ✓4,400 lumens from four XP-L2 emitters for genuinely broad coverage
- ✓Tail switches need a firm, deliberate press — no accidental activation
- ✓Built-in thermal control and over-discharge protection
- ✓Owners rate the in-hand feel above comparable Olights
- ✓USB-C rechargeable on a 21700
- ✗More a short-range floodlight than a thrower despite the reflector
- ✗The supplied pocket clip isn't reversible
- ✗Uses a special 21700 rather than a standard cell
- ✗Output steps down under thermal control, as any quad this size must
- ✗Too large to carry daily
Nitecore EDC27
- ✓OLED display showing real-time output and remaining charge
- ✓Flat, thin profile that carries on a belt or in a pocket properly
- ✓3,000 lumens claimed, measured above 3,500 by some testers
- ✓Solid construction with USB-C charging
- ✓Excellent turbo and strobe
- ✗Runs very hot in turbo and even at 1,000 lumens — one reviewer called it a fire hazard risk
- ✗No genuinely low mode
- ✗Limited throw
- ✗Greenish beam tint from the SST-40 pair
- ✗No holster, and the box has a cable but no adapter