Nitecore E4K vs SureFire EDCL1-T size comparison
The SureFire EDCL1-T is 2.7 mm (0.11 in) shorter than the Nitecore E4K, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
The SureFire EDCL1-T is 2.7 mm (0.11 in) shorter than the Nitecore E4K, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Nitecore E4K Check price ↗ | SureFire EDCL1-T Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 117 mm (4.61 in) | 114.3 mm (4.50 in)−2.7 mm |
| Head / width | 29 mm (1.14 in) | 28.6 mm (1.12 in)−0.4 mm |
| Body | 26 mm (1.02 in) | — |
| Weight | 80 g listed | 93.6 g with battery |
| Battery | 21700 | CR123A |
| Max output | 4,400 lm | 500 lm |
| Throw | 211 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | not verified yet | $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced Body diameter not listed |
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E4K vs EDCL1-T: how they differ
Size and weight
The SureFire EDCL1-T is the shorter light: 114.3 mm (4.50 in) against 117 mm (4.61 in), a difference of 2.7 mm (2%). At their widest points they are about the same (29 vs 28.6 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore E4K: 80 g listed; SureFire EDCL1-T: 93.6 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore E4K is rated brighter: 4,400 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the SureFire EDCL1-T, 780% more.
Battery
The Nitecore E4K runs on a removable 21700 battery; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore E4K if you want more output (4,400 lm vs 500 lm). On the specs we track, the Nitecore E4K is ahead or level everywhere; the SureFire EDCL1-T makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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E4K vs EDCL1-T FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore E4K or the SureFire EDCL1-T?
The SureFire EDCL1-T is the shorter light: 114.3 mm (4.50 in) against 117 mm (4.61 in), a difference of 2.7 mm (2%). At their widest points they are about the same (29 vs 28.6 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore E4K: 80 g listed; SureFire EDCL1-T: 93.6 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore E4K or the SureFire EDCL1-T?
The Nitecore E4K is rated brighter: 4,400 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the SureFire EDCL1-T, 780% more.
Do the Nitecore E4K and SureFire EDCL1-T use the same battery?
The Nitecore E4K runs on a removable 21700 battery; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Nitecore E4K: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. No verified price yet.
- SureFire EDCL1-T: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $215.00 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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