Nitecore EDC27 vs SureFire G2X Pro size comparison

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The SureFire G2X Pro is 3.9 mm (0.15 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC27, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (with batteries vs listed), so compare them with care.

Nitecore EDC27 · 136 mmSureFire G2X Pro · 132.08 mm

The SureFire G2X Pro is 3.9 mm (0.15 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC27, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (with batteries vs listed), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Nitecore EDC27
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SureFire G2X Pro
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Length136 mm (5.35 in)132.1 mm (5.20 in)−3.9 mm
Head / width32 mm (1.26 in)31.8 mm (1.25 in)−0.3 mm
Body—25.4 mm (1.00 in)
Thickness21 mm (0.83 in)—
Weight124 g listed124.7 g with batteries
BatteryBuilt-in2x CR123A
Max output3,000 lm600 lm
Throw220 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Pricenot verified yet$99.00 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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EDC27 vs G2X Pro: how they differ

Size and weight

The SureFire G2X Pro is the shorter light: 132.1 mm (5.20 in) against 136 mm (5.35 in), a difference of 3.9 mm (3%). 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; SureFire G2X Pro: 124.7 g with batteries), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Nitecore EDC27 is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the SureFire G2X Pro, 400% more.

Battery

The Nitecore EDC27 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the SureFire G2X Pro runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries. Only the SureFire G2X Pro 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 more output (3,000 lm vs 600 lm) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the SureFire G2X Pro if you want a shorter light (3.9 mm shorter) 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 G2X Pro FAQ

Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC27 or the SureFire G2X Pro?

The SureFire G2X Pro is the shorter light: 132.1 mm (5.20 in) against 136 mm (5.35 in), a difference of 3.9 mm (3%). 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; SureFire G2X Pro: 124.7 g with batteries), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC27 or the SureFire G2X Pro?

The Nitecore EDC27 is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the SureFire G2X Pro, 400% more.

Do the Nitecore EDC27 and SureFire G2X Pro use the same battery?

The Nitecore EDC27 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the SureFire G2X Pro runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries. Only the SureFire G2X Pro lets you swap in a charged spare.

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