Nitecore i4000R vs Nitecore EDC27 UHi
Quick take: The Nitecore i4000R costs $4.950000000000003 less; the Nitecore i4000R is brighter (4,400 vs 3,100 lm); the Nitecore EDC27 UHi throws farther (305m vs 230m); the Nitecore EDC27 UHi runs longer on high (55 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore i4000R | Nitecore EDC27 UHi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $85 | $89.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 4,400 lm | 3,100 lm |
| Candela | 13,300 cd | 23,500 cd |
| Beam distance | 230m | 305m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 55 hrs (max) |
| Battery | 21700 | Built-in |
| LED | CREE XP-L2 V6 | 2x NiteLab UHi 20 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped + Strobe |
| UI | Dual Switch | |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 3.8 oz | 4.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.2 x 1.1 in | 5.3 x 1.2 in |
| Warranty | 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