Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB size comparison

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The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 4.8 mm (0.19 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC27 UHi, and 4.6 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 3 g heavier (with battery).

Nitecore EDC27 UHi · 135.4 mmPhoto: NitecorePhoto: NitecoreStreamlight ProTac 2L-X USB · 130.55 mm

Nitecore EDC27 UHi: Photo: Nitecore · Image policy

The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 4.8 mm (0.19 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC27 UHi, and 4.6 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 3 g heavier (with battery).

Dimensions

Nitecore EDC27 UHi
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Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB
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Length135.4 mm (5.33 in)130.6 mm (5.14 in)−4.8 mm
Head / width31.5 mm (1.24 in)26.9 mm (1.06 in)−4.6 mm
Body—23.9 mm (0.94 in)
Thickness22.1 mm (0.87 in)—
Weight122 g with battery125 g with battery+3 g
BatteryBuilt-in18650 / 2x CR123A
Max output3,100 lm500 lm
Throw——
TypeEDCEDC
Price$89.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$83.05 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourcenitecorestore.com sourced
Listed L-5.33" x W-1.24" x H-0.87", 4.3 oz; converted from inches
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EDC27 UHi vs ProTac 2L-X USB: how they differ

Size and weight

The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is the shorter light: 130.6 mm (5.14 in) against 135.4 mm (5.33 in), a difference of 4.8 mm (4%). At its widest point the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 4.6 mm slimmer (26.9 vs 31.5 mm). The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is 3 g lighter (122 g vs 125 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is rated brighter: 3,100 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 520% more.

Battery

The Nitecore EDC27 UHi runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries. Only the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB lets you swap in a charged spare.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC27 UHi was $89.95 at nitecorestore.com and the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB $83.05 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB cost $6.90 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

Both are EDC lights in our catalog.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Nitecore EDC27 UHi if you want more output (3,100 lm vs 500 lm) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB if you want a shorter light (4.8 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (4.6 mm narrower) and a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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EDC27 UHi vs ProTac 2L-X USB FAQ

Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC27 UHi or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is the shorter light: 130.6 mm (5.14 in) against 135.4 mm (5.33 in), a difference of 4.8 mm (4%). At its widest point the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 4.6 mm slimmer (26.9 vs 31.5 mm). The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is 3 g lighter (122 g vs 125 g, with battery).

Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC27 UHi or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is rated brighter: 3,100 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 520% more.

Which is cheaper, the Nitecore EDC27 UHi or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC27 UHi was $89.95 at nitecorestore.com and the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB $83.05 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB cost $6.90 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Nitecore EDC27 UHi and Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB use the same battery?

The Nitecore EDC27 UHi runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries. Only the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB lets you swap in a charged spare.

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