I just got my EDC27 and I think they silently updated the flashlight. It now has a proximity sensor on the head of the flashlight that will automatically force the output to 65lm when it detects an obstruction such as a pocket, bag, or sleeve if the brightness is set to 1000lm or turbo. I was confused at first because the website does not say anything about this but the manual indicates that it has such a function. I tried it and it works. I have it in my pocket, press turbo, it fires up turbo mode for but dims the light immediately. Pretty cool.
I don't know if it would have been prevented by the 'dimming' feature, but my 20i has melted a couple of polyester pockets on my Eddie Bauer 'Guide' pants.
I actually really like mine. For this new design of flat flashlight it’s the best out there. I the 3000 lm is specifically to blind somebody for more Monday and uses. I don’t mind unlocking it. if I had only one complaint, I wish that the clip went flush to the end so the flashlight sits down low in your pocket like a pocket knife.
Bought one for my dad for Christmas. Once I saw how cool it was I bought one for myself. Instant access of up to four modes is crazy it is built like a tank. And it is close to perfect for the Harries flashlight technique with a handgun.
lmfao. so its no problem buying an iphone/apple watch/airpods with integrated battery but suddendly its a problem for flashlight? the logic of american people is crazy....
The built in battery is an advantage, not a disadvantage. If you like being able to swap batteries, have a backup light that runs on primaries. If they make the battery removable, they will have to allow for more potential ingress points and less battery life in the same size. The advantage of it being built in is more dust and water resistance and battery life in the same form factor, and being rechargeable allows you to plug it in in your car, at work, etc… Trying to turn one of these into a traditional light kind of defeats the purpose. I like having both these slim lights that have built in batteries and more traditional lights running on primaries. There’s room for both in the industry, but I don’t want something in between that’s like this but with the battery replaceable. Heck, any time you’d replace the battery you’d likely be making possible ingress worse by wearing down the battery cover.
@GluttonforPunishment It might be an advantage if it was actually waterproof and not just splash resistant. Plenty of lights running 18650s etc. that are waterproof.
I have this flashlight and I haven really happy with it. Only negative thing might be the battery that you can't get new one so easily but I think that when it's gone I want to buy newer flashlight anyways so I don't mind about it too much.
@@Whigu not really if you know what your doing and I personally forgot to lock it and threw it in pocket bent over to pick up something and hit button and burned right through my pockets and nice burn on leg. It was my own fault knowing better but it does ignite stuff
I love the form factor, however the screen is starting to get "jelly" and the burn factor in my pocket if I forget to lock it has been an issue. The screen is gonna peel any day now, will it bust the light? Idk Also mine says 4k turbo.
A cool flashlight with an excellent design. I wanted it as soon as I saw it, without even turning it on! Despite all its shortcomings (small non-removable battery, not a long turbo mode, lack of normal moisture protection), a flashlight with a big plus. It is not like other flashlights! lack of support for memory cards, fm radio, clock, gps navigation. This is a joke)) Seriously, it would be better to make a side LED panel with rgb backlight. little use for it...
Sadly Nitecore makes cool stuff but the fact they use proprietary, non replaceable batteries just kills it. Once those batteries degrade you have a paperweight.
You are near Buffalo? I live in Albion, NY. I just ordered this light. It’s on back order right now, says will ship around the 22nd this month. I own at least 6 Nitecore lights and I love them. I really like the lock out feature. The problem I have with my P20i is it will turn on in my pocket at work and I’ve melted so many pockets. Lol. Great vid.
1000lm-1h45min. 200lm-3h45min. The math doesn't add up. I think 1000lm keeps this power for a few minutes and drops to 500lm. Fenix or Olight describe or how Fenix show the decline graph.
PLEASE BUYER BE AWARE!! WHEN THIS FLASHLIGHT GETS TO HOTT♨️🔥☄️🌡FOR SAFETY ISSUES, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE 1000LM MODE, 3000LM TURBO/STROBE MODE!!!!
Yes that’s normal. It’s called step down. When it gets hot it’ll step down to lower levels and you can’t access higher modes. The problem is this flashlight gets VERY HOT!
Hi sir May I know the EDC27 in front of the LED lamp is glass or plastic can it melt when use 1000 lumen or turn on the turbo or we use the EDC27 more then 10 minutes can it melt Tks for yr reply
Since the lens is clear, there is no worry’s about it melting, unless you place it up against a solid colour object which would transfer all the heat back into the light. Because it’s clear the light can pass through while the heat will move into the lights body instead of the lens.
I own both. If I were going to pick one up, it would be the Nightcore. The Olight it’s significantly smaller, and has 1000 lm and sits flush in the pocket. It also has a magnetic and so you can stick it somewhere to do work.
If you don't like it, don't buy it. Its a free market, and nothing should ever be banned. This mentality is the reason US gov isn't afraid to be tyrannical. Peace
This any any light that does not have a replaceable battery (even Nitecore won't) is a no go for me. I "want to" like this light, but can't do it. Once the cell begins to fail, this becomes a $90 doorstop.
This is a good proposition. However I have many doubts about it. Many of the same you mentioned. Non-replaceable battery, low battery capacity, no moonlight mode, low water resistance rating. Even though innovative, it is hard to choose this in comparison to other readily available options in the market like Olights warrior mini 2. This just launched, but it would be interesting to see a version 2 of this and how they address some of the issues you mentioned. Great review as always
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