Nitecore EDC33 vs Sofirn SP36 Pro size comparison

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The Sofirn SP36 Pro is 11.1 mm (0.44 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC33, and 24.6 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Nitecore EDC33 · 115.6 mmSofirn SP36 Pro · 126.7 mm

The Sofirn SP36 Pro is 11.1 mm (0.44 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC33, and 24.6 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Nitecore EDC33
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Sofirn SP36 Pro
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Length115.6 mm (4.55 in)126.7 mm (4.99 in)+11.1 mm
Head / width25.4 mm (1.00 in)50 mm (1.97 in)+24.6 mm
Body24 mm (0.94 in)—
Weight121 g with battery300 g without battery
Battery18650 (built-in)3x 18650
Max output4,000 lm8,000 lm
Throw——
TypeEDCThrower / search
Price$69.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026from $56.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourcecharger.nitecore.com sourced
127 g with clip
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Only head diameter listed

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EDC33 vs SP36 Pro: how they differ

Size and weight

The Nitecore EDC33 is the shorter light: 115.6 mm (4.55 in) against 126.7 mm (4.99 in), a difference of 11.1 mm (9%). At its widest point the Nitecore EDC33 is 24.6 mm slimmer (25.4 vs 50 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC33: 121 g with battery; Sofirn SP36 Pro: 300 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Sofirn SP36 Pro is rated brighter: 8,000 lm maximum vs 4,000 lm for the Nitecore EDC33, 100% more.

Battery

The Nitecore EDC33 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery (18650); the Sofirn SP36 Pro runs on removable 3x 18650 batteries. Only the Sofirn SP36 Pro lets you swap in a charged spare.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC33 was $69.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Sofirn SP36 Pro from $56.99 at flashlightgo.com, so the Sofirn SP36 Pro cost $12.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

The Nitecore EDC33 is listed as edc and the Sofirn SP36 Pro as thrower / search, so they suit different jobs.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Nitecore EDC33 if you want a shorter light (11.1 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (24.6 mm narrower) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Sofirn SP36 Pro if you want more output (8,000 lm vs 4,000 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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EDC33 vs SP36 Pro FAQ

Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC33 or the Sofirn SP36 Pro?

The Nitecore EDC33 is the shorter light: 115.6 mm (4.55 in) against 126.7 mm (4.99 in), a difference of 11.1 mm (9%). At its widest point the Nitecore EDC33 is 24.6 mm slimmer (25.4 vs 50 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC33: 121 g with battery; Sofirn SP36 Pro: 300 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC33 or the Sofirn SP36 Pro?

The Sofirn SP36 Pro is rated brighter: 8,000 lm maximum vs 4,000 lm for the Nitecore EDC33, 100% more.

Which is cheaper, the Nitecore EDC33 or the Sofirn SP36 Pro?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC33 was $69.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Sofirn SP36 Pro from $56.99 at flashlightgo.com, so the Sofirn SP36 Pro cost $12.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Nitecore EDC33 and Sofirn SP36 Pro use the same battery?

The Nitecore EDC33 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery (18650); the Sofirn SP36 Pro runs on removable 3x 18650 batteries. Only the Sofirn SP36 Pro lets you swap in a charged spare.

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