Nitecore EDC25 vs Nitecore EDC27 UHi size comparison
The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is 1 mm (0.04 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC25, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 18 g heavier (with battery).
The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is 1 mm (0.04 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC25, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 18 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC25 Check price ↗ | Nitecore EDC27 UHi Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 136.4 mm (5.37 in) | 135.4 mm (5.33 in)−1 mm |
| Head / width | 31.5 mm (1.24 in) | 31.5 mm (1.24 in)same |
| Thickness | 21.3 mm (0.84 in) | 22.1 mm (0.87 in)+0.8 mm |
| Weight | 104 g with battery | 122 g with battery+18 g |
| Battery | Built-in | Built-in |
| Max output | 3,000 lm | 3,100 lm |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $74.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $89.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed L-5.37" x W-1.24" x H-0.84", 3.67 oz; converted | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed L-5.33" x W-1.24" x H-0.87", 4.3 oz; converted from inches |
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EDC25 vs EDC27 UHi: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is the shorter light: 135.4 mm (5.33 in) against 136.4 mm (5.37 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At their widest points they are about the same (31.5 vs 31.5 mm). The Nitecore EDC25 is 18 g lighter (104 g vs 122 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is rated brighter: 3,100 lm maximum vs 3,000 lm for the Nitecore EDC25, 3% more.
Battery
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC25 was $74.95 at nitecorestore.com and the Nitecore EDC27 UHi $89.95 at nitecorestore.com, so the Nitecore EDC25 cost $15.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a flat body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore EDC25 if you want less weight (18 g lighter). On the specs we track, the Nitecore EDC25 is ahead or level everywhere; the Nitecore EDC27 UHi makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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EDC25 vs EDC27 UHi FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC25 or the Nitecore EDC27 UHi?
The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is the shorter light: 135.4 mm (5.33 in) against 136.4 mm (5.37 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At their widest points they are about the same (31.5 vs 31.5 mm). The Nitecore EDC25 is 18 g lighter (104 g vs 122 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC25 or the Nitecore EDC27 UHi?
The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is rated brighter: 3,100 lm maximum vs 3,000 lm for the Nitecore EDC25, 3% more.
Which is cheaper, the Nitecore EDC25 or the Nitecore EDC27 UHi?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC25 was $74.95 at nitecorestore.com and the Nitecore EDC27 UHi $89.95 at nitecorestore.com, so the Nitecore EDC25 cost $15.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Nitecore EDC25 and Nitecore EDC27 UHi use the same battery?
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
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Sources
- Nitecore EDC25: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by nitecorestore.com. Price $74.95 from nitecorestore.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Nitecore EDC27 UHi: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by nitecorestore.com. Price $89.95 from nitecorestore.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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