Nitecore EDC27 vs Nitecore P20iX size comparison
The Nitecore P20iX is 5.5 mm (0.22 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC27, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Nitecore P20iX is 5.5 mm (0.22 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC27, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC27 Check price ↗ | Nitecore P20iX Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 136 mm (5.35 in) | 141.5 mm (5.57 in)+5.5 mm |
| Head / width | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 31.8 mm (1.25 in)−0.2 mm |
| Body | — | 25.4 mm (1.00 in) |
| Thickness | 21 mm (0.83 in) | — |
| Weight | 124 g listed | 116 g listed (battery unspecified) |
| Battery | Built-in | 21700 |
| Max output | 3,000 lm | 4,000 lm |
| Throw | 220 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | not verified yet | $119.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed L-5.57" x W-1.25" x H-1.00", 4.09 oz; converted |
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EDC27 vs P20iX: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore EDC27 is the shorter light: 136 mm (5.35 in) against 141.5 mm (5.57 in), a difference of 5.5 mm (4%). At their widest points they are about the same (32 vs 31.8 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC27: 124 g listed; Nitecore P20iX: 116 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore P20iX is rated brighter: 4,000 lm maximum vs 3,000 lm for the Nitecore EDC27, 33% more.
Battery
The Nitecore EDC27 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Nitecore P20iX runs on a removable 21700 battery. Only the Nitecore P20iX lets you swap in a charged spare.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore EDC27 if you want a shorter light (5.5 mm shorter) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Nitecore P20iX if you want more output (4,000 lm vs 3,000 lm) 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 vs P20iX FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC27 or the Nitecore P20iX?
The Nitecore EDC27 is the shorter light: 136 mm (5.35 in) against 141.5 mm (5.57 in), a difference of 5.5 mm (4%). At their widest points they are about the same (32 vs 31.8 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC27: 124 g listed; Nitecore P20iX: 116 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC27 or the Nitecore P20iX?
The Nitecore P20iX is rated brighter: 4,000 lm maximum vs 3,000 lm for the Nitecore EDC27, 33% more.
Do the Nitecore EDC27 and Nitecore P20iX use the same battery?
The Nitecore EDC27 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Nitecore P20iX runs on a removable 21700 battery. Only the Nitecore P20iX lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Nitecore EDC27: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. No verified price yet.
- Nitecore P20iX: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by nitecorestore.com. Price $119.95 from nitecorestore.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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