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English review at BudgetLightForum
German review on my website

Summary

The Nitecore EDC23 flashlight has been my everyday companion for a few months. The Nitecore EDC29 is the perfect alternative when more light is needed. The two UHi 20 MAX LEDs are not only quite bright at 6500 lm, but also produce a wall of light in Lumin Shield mode. I also like the great UI with two buttons and the “Rapid Lock” lockout using a slide switch.

Given the compact design, it is not surprising that the flashlight heats up quickly and cannot maintain the high brightness for long. In the lower levels however, the constant current driver keeps the brightness pretty constant. Unfortunately it is not possible to choose freely between the wide and narrow beam for each brightness level. The permanently installed rechargeable battery can also be seen as a disadvantage.

  • solrize@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    11 days ago

    Very small for 6590 lumens! They made a light a while back with two side by side 18650s inside and that’s what I expected on seeing the pic. But this is really an EDC pocket light the lack of waterproof seals is a minus. “Tactical” seems to be a marketing label since the UI is more EDC style and it says EDC right in the name:). Price is $109.95 on US Nitecore store. I didn’t watch the teardown video (maybe later) so I wonder how feasible a diy battery replacement is.

    I had to check the user manual to see the warranty is 24 months and after that, they can do repairs for a service charge. That seems worth mentioning in the review since it’s probably the normal route to getting the battery replaced when needed.

    Thanks for the review!

    • SammysHP@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      2·
      11 days ago

      They made a light a while back with two side by side 18650s inside and that’s what I expected on seeing the pic.

      Do you mean the mighty EDC37? That one isn’t released yet.

      • solrize@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        11 days ago

        No it was a few years ago. Oh hmm it may have been Fenix, but same idea. I’ll look for the model later. It was big and heavy compared with the edc29.

        • IMALlama@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          11 days ago

          It was probably an EC4 if you’re really thinking of a nitecore. I have an EC4SW and still love/use it.

          • solrize@lemmy.worldEnglish
            2·
            10 days ago

            I think it was the Fenix TK35 or some variant. I paid more attention to Fenix than Nitecore back then.

            • IMALlama@lemmy.worldEnglish
              2·
              10 days ago

              I remember looking at the TK35. Those two have a very similar form factor. I remember going for the Nitecore EC4SW because it was a floodier light.

  • IMALlama@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    11 days ago

    The form factor kind of reminds me of my old EC4SW, which is a 2x18650 side by side flashlight with a Cree MT-G2 (big LED, pretty dated by today’s standards).

    How is the beam shape? The EC4SW is pretty floody for a reflector based light, which I personally prefer.

    • SammysHP@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      2·
      10 days ago

      How is the beam shape? The EC4SW is pretty floody for a reflector based light, which I personally prefer.

      It can be both, thanks to the UHi 20 MAX. The main limitation is that the selection of flood/throw is linked to the brightness level.

      • IMALlama@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        10 days ago

        That’s cool! I will have to dig up beam patterns, not that I really need another light…