The Nitecore EDC27 is innovative, but not perfect...yet (Review and Beam Test)

[@ChrispyThings]

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[@poiXquared]

I just got my EDC27 and I think they silently updated the flashlight. It now has a proximity sensor on the head of the flashlight that will automatically force the output to 65lm when it detects an obstruction such as a pocket, bag, or sleeve if the brightness is set to 1000lm or turbo. I was confused at first because the website does not say anything about this but the manual indicates that it has such a function. I tried it and it works. I have it in my pocket, press turbo, it fires up turbo mode for but dims the light immediately. Pretty cool.

[@learnshareevolve1842]

I don't know if it would have been prevented by the 'dimming' feature, but my 20i has melted a couple of polyester pockets on my Eddie Bauer 'Guide' pants.

[@jaceprovo]

I actually really like mine. For this new design of flat flashlight it’s the best out there. I the 3000 lm is specifically to blind somebody for more Monday and uses. I don’t mind unlocking it. if I had only one complaint, I wish that the clip went flush to the end so the flashlight sits down low in your pocket like a pocket knife.

[@Whigu]

I have this flashlight and I haven really happy with it. Only negative thing might be the battery that you can't get new one so easily but I think that when it's gone I want to buy newer flashlight anyways so I don't mind about it too much.

[@jtg_edc]

I love the instant turbo/strobe button. I'm glad I held out on buying the arkfeld because I think this is the one I'm getting.

[@markpettie681]

Man, the flashlight world is starting to get FUBAR!! Thanks for your time brother✌

[@tonymengela3575]

its a very good light I own one it fits pocket perfect and works very well. I found this review not genuine and one sided

[@1683clifton]

I love the form factor, however the screen is starting to get "jelly" and the burn factor in my pocket if I forget to lock it has been an issue. The screen is gonna peel any day now, will it bust the light? Idk Also mine says 4k turbo.

[@ThingsYouMightLike]

Just picked one up for $50 out the door with some coupons from Aliexpress!

[@RoyGNH]

No rattles right? One reviewer shook and heard prominent rattle… thanks great video!

[@befanello]

I have 2 pcs with terrible rattle

[@Whigu]

As far as I know it was with first models but not a problem anymore.

[@princearthur4946]

Great presentation and one excellent EDC light, but, I don't like the fact that it does not come with a lanyard eyelid.

[@tyronewalker5764]

What is this I hear about this unit coming on in the pocket?

[@sneak916]

I’d prefer half press low mode, full press for momentary turbo. Not a fan of strobe at all for self defense

[@АлександрКолесник-у1ц]

A cool flashlight with an excellent design. I wanted it as soon as I saw it, without even turning it on! Despite all its shortcomings (small non-removable battery, not a long turbo mode, lack of normal moisture protection), a flashlight with a big plus. It is not like other flashlights! lack of support for memory cards, fm radio, clock, gps navigation. This is a joke)) Seriously, it would be better to make a side LED panel with rgb backlight. little use for it...

[@XtianApi]

Nodded 4000k led's in this is the way to go

[@SMS2884]

Sadly Nitecore makes cool stuff but the fact they use proprietary, non replaceable batteries just kills it. Once those batteries degrade you have a paperweight.

[@ChrispyThings]

Exactly

[@jackblock7451]

And where is this ecology? Electro-junk production.

[@jackblock7451]

LED lifetime 50,000hrs. Li-Ion 1000-5000hrs. Eco friendly products 🤣. Greta where arę you? 🤣

[@potion95]

@@jackblock7451 lol she’s only there when you don’t need her xD

[@Whigu]

At least charger connector is normal USB-C and not like olight their own magnetic thingy

[@robertsmithUH60driver]

Sweet.

[@LenSaPrinz]

Hi sir May I know the EDC27 in front of the LED lamp is glass or plastic can it melt when use 1000 lumen or turn on the turbo or we use the EDC27 more then 10 minutes can it melt Tks for yr reply

[@daniel_lobster]

Since the lens is clear, there is no worry’s about it melting, unless you place it up against a solid colour object which would transfer all the heat back into the light. Because it’s clear the light can pass through while the heat will move into the lights body instead of the lens.

[@Airbornealltheway88]

Just canceled my order. I like the flat design but not having a changeable battery was it for me.

[@ahmadazizi6907]

This vs Olight Arkfeld..which one would you choose?

[@tonymengela3575]

this one, I own it and honestly its really good

[@jaceprovo]

I own both. If I were going to pick one up, it would be the Nightcore. The Olight it’s significantly smaller, and has 1000 lm and sits flush in the pocket. It also has a magnetic and so you can stick it somewhere to do work.

[@silverarrow2013]

They gotta stop making great flashlight with built in batteries, that's my complain about it other than that it's a almost perfect EDC.

[@Gillysaurxx]

Im still a fan of the Surefire Stiletto

[@Osprey1994]

I don't like strobe functions.

[@jorgecaceres2421]

This is a good proposition. However I have many doubts about it. Many of the same you mentioned. Non-replaceable battery, low battery capacity, no moonlight mode, low water resistance rating. Even though innovative, it is hard to choose this in comparison to other readily available options in the market like Olights warrior mini 2. This just launched, but it would be interesting to see a version 2 of this and how they address some of the issues you mentioned. Great review as always

[@ChrispyThings]

I’m hoping for a quick turn around here and they release a V2 this year

[@toddyoung5500]

This any any light that does not have a replaceable battery (even Nitecore won't) is a no go for me. I "want to" like this light, but can't do it. Once the cell begins to fail, this becomes a $90 doorstop.

[@arlcyborgify]

PLEASE BUYER BE AWARE!! WHEN THIS FLASHLIGHT GETS TO HOTT♨️🔥☄️🌡FOR SAFETY ISSUES, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE 1000LM MODE, 3000LM TURBO/STROBE MODE!!!!

[@ChrispyThings]

Yes that’s normal. It’s called step down. When it gets hot it’ll step down to lower levels and you can’t access higher modes. The problem is this flashlight gets VERY HOT!

[@RKelley187]

No side switch kills it for me.

[@jackblock7451]

The production of flashlights and smartphones with a built-in battery should be banned.

[@hassanjaved1904]

Ye

[@YuhNinja]

It wouldn't be able to fit regular batteries... Look at the form factor.

[@jamesh4705]

People would still most likely complain if it were removable as it’d have to be proprietary due to its shape

[@grimecrimetime]

If you don't like it, don't buy it. Its a free market, and nothing should ever be banned. This mentality is the reason US gov isn't afraid to be tyrannical. Peace

[@dogbot55]

Shouldn't be banned. Nitecore should just be required to sell replacement batteries

[@jackogburn3910]

The screen could be smaller. Ridges around it would also help protect it from breakage. That's a design flaw in my opinion.

[@the_nma5119]

go get a masters degree in electrical engineering then apply for the job. fix the ''design flaw'' then maybe your opinion matters.

[@johnmiller8412]

Battery

[@Whigu]

No this is flashlight

[@thetacticalape8852]

If the battery was replaceable, it had a sideswitch and was waterproof they would have a winner.

[@the_nma5119]

lmfao. so its no problem buying an iphone/apple watch/airpods with integrated battery but suddendly its a problem for flashlight? the logic of american people is crazy....

[@thetacticalape8852]

@@the_nma5119 I don't buy Apple products...

[@pagpapaitim]

@@the_nma5119 exactly.

[@I_Might_B_Wrong]

The built in battery is an advantage, not a disadvantage. If you like being able to swap batteries, have a backup light that runs on primaries. If they make the battery removable, they will have to allow for more potential ingress points and less battery life in the same size. The advantage of it being built in is more dust and water resistance and battery life in the same form factor, and being rechargeable allows you to plug it in in your car, at work, etc… Trying to turn one of these into a traditional light kind of defeats the purpose. I like having both these slim lights that have built in batteries and more traditional lights running on primaries. There’s room for both in the industry, but I don’t want something in between that’s like this but with the battery replaceable. Heck, any time you’d replace the battery you’d likely be making possible ingress worse by wearing down the battery cover.

[@thetacticalape8852]

​@GluttonforPunishment It might be an advantage if it was actually waterproof and not just splash resistant. Plenty of lights running 18650s etc. that are waterproof.

[@jimdandy8603]

Just triedmine tonight doing delivery-this light is the GOAT!

[@zillsburyy1]

i got their discontinued SRT9 The Lumintop EDC18 is better than the EDC27 because the 2800 lumen turbo mode can stay on a lot longer

[@tonymengela3575]

I have this light and its pretty damn good.

[@Whigu]

Same here =) I'm really happy with it.

[@tonymengela3575]

@@Whigu yes its really good and yes on turbo you can start a fire in your pocket if you dont lock it lol

[@Whigu]

@@tonymengela3575 it sadly turns it to lower level if there is something front of the lenses 😁

[@tonymengela3575]

@@Whigu not really if you know what your doing and I personally forgot to lock it and threw it in pocket bent over to pick up something and hit button and burned right through my pockets and nice burn on leg. It was my own fault knowing better but it does ignite stuff

[@Whigu]

@@tonymengela3575 do you have earlier version of this light without that safety feature?

[@rc9208]

Bought one for my dad for Christmas. Once I saw how cool it was I bought one for myself. Instant access of up to four modes is crazy it is built like a tank. And it is close to perfect for the Harries flashlight technique with a handgun.

[@liameneuk]

Nice design with survival features in mind, but I don't think it has anything to do with "tactical". You can't even find a sharp edge on it.

[@12345678927164]

Tiny battery is the trade off for the flatness

[@Whigu]

Tiny battery? How long runtime you need it to be enough?

[@daniel_lobster]

⁠@@Whigua regular 18650 has about 3000 mAh, whereas this has less than 2000 mAh.

[@Whigu]

@@daniel_lobster probably but I asked about runtimes...

[@jackblock7451]

1000lm-1h45min. 200lm-3h45min. The math doesn't add up. I think 1000lm keeps this power for a few minutes and drops to 500lm. Fenix ​​or Olight describe or how Fenix ​​show the decline graph.

[@learnshareevolve1842]

EXCELLENT review!

[@jackblock7451]

"Splash proof" For this price😳🙄

[@rightushook8700]

Sucks that you can't replace the battery. Seems like a nice light but once it dies your screwed.

[@ZERUBARIEL]

Chicago..ZNAJDZIESZ ZNAJDZIESZ MNIE-?

[@shredder646]

You are near Buffalo? I live in Albion, NY. I just ordered this light. It’s on back order right now, says will ship around the 22nd this month. I own at least 6 Nitecore lights and I love them. I really like the lock out feature. The problem I have with my P20i is it will turn on in my pocket at work and I’ve melted so many pockets. Lol. Great vid.

[@seanlowkey9388]

Should have made it programmable. Edc mode, tactical mode, not both at the same time.

[@Joker-yb6ks]

Nitecore edc27 and olight arkfeld, which 1 you recommend, thank

[@pabcast2175]

The power button is squishy😂and yes it needs side buttons

[@Velodynamic]

Turbo mode... too short

[@user-jt5vm3mi1w]

small battery

[@mikey90937464]

DO NOT BUY THE EDC27. I have one and there is a flaw in the power button. It does not work half the time. VERY difficult to take out of lockout mode.

[@Whigu]

I have one and it has been perfect this far no problem with power button at all.

[@chasinrickdwn9785]

Hey ik it’s been a few years but could you do another review on the dango A10 adapt spec ops bifold wallet

[@ChrispyThings]

Why?