Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs SureFire G2X Pro size comparison
The SureFire G2X Pro is 3.3 mm (0.13 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC27 UHi, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 3 g heavier (with battery).
The SureFire G2X Pro is 3.3 mm (0.13 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC27 UHi, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 3 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC27 UHi Check price ↗ | SureFire G2X Pro Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 135.4 mm (5.33 in) | 132.1 mm (5.20 in)−3.3 mm |
| Head / width | 31.5 mm (1.24 in) | 31.8 mm (1.25 in)+0.3 mm |
| Body | — | 25.4 mm (1.00 in) |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm (0.87 in) | — |
| Weight | 122 g with battery | 124.7 g with batteries+3 g |
| Battery | Built-in | 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 3,100 lm | 600 lm |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Source | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed L-5.33" x W-1.24" x H-0.87", 4.3 oz; converted from inches | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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EDC27 UHi vs G2X Pro: how they differ
Size and weight
The SureFire G2X Pro is the shorter light: 132.1 mm (5.20 in) against 135.4 mm (5.33 in), a difference of 3.3 mm (2%). At their widest points they are about the same (31.5 vs 31.8 mm). The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is 3 g lighter (122 g vs 124.7 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is rated brighter: 3,100 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the SureFire G2X Pro, 417% more.
Battery
The Nitecore EDC27 UHi 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 UHi if you want more output (3,100 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 (3.3 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 UHi vs G2X Pro FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC27 UHi or the SureFire G2X Pro?
The SureFire G2X Pro is the shorter light: 132.1 mm (5.20 in) against 135.4 mm (5.33 in), a difference of 3.3 mm (2%). At their widest points they are about the same (31.5 vs 31.8 mm). The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is 3 g lighter (122 g vs 124.7 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC27 UHi or the SureFire G2X Pro?
The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is rated brighter: 3,100 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the SureFire G2X Pro, 417% more.
Do the Nitecore EDC27 UHi and SureFire G2X Pro use the same battery?
The Nitecore EDC27 UHi 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.