Nitecore P10i vs Nitecore EDC27
Quick take: The Nitecore EDC27 is brighter (3,000 vs 1,800 lm); the Nitecore P10i throws farther (297m vs 220m); the Nitecore P10i runs longer on high (1.5 vs 1.3 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore P10i | Nitecore EDC27 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $80 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,800 lm | 3,000 lm |
| Candela | 22,000 cd | 12,200 cd |
| Beam distance | 297m | 220m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 1.3 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | Built-in |
| LED | Luminus SST-40 | Dual Luminus SST-40 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Dual Switch | Dual Button |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.2 oz | 4.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.0 in | 5.4 x 1.2 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
What owners report
Nitecore P10i
- ✓1,800 lumens and 290 m of reach with over 21,100 candela
- ✓Two rear switches with instant strobe access
- ✓Less bulky than the P20i while keeping the 21700 cell
- ✓Complete package: battery, cable, lanyard, holster and adapter
- ✓USB-C charging at the head under a sealing cover
- ✗The supplied holster is flimsy
- ✗Blue LED battery indicator is less intuitive than green/red would be
- ✗The tactical interface makes it poorly suited to household use
- ✗Only three levels plus strobe
- ✗Cool SST-40-W with low colour rendering
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