Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs Olight ArkTac size comparison

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The Olight ArkTac is about the same length as the Nitecore EDC27 UHi, and 2.5 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 14 g heavier (with battery).

Nitecore EDC27 UHi · 135.4 mmOlight ArkTac · 135.5 mm

The Olight ArkTac is about the same length as the Nitecore EDC27 UHi, and 2.5 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 14 g heavier (with battery).

Dimensions

Nitecore EDC27 UHi
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Olight ArkTac
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Length135.4 mm (5.33 in)135.5 mm (5.33 in)+0.1 mm
Head / width31.5 mm (1.24 in)29 mm (1.14 in)−2.5 mm
Thickness22.1 mm (0.87 in)17 mm (0.67 in)−5.1 mm
Weight122 g with battery136 g with battery+14 g
BatteryBuilt-inBuilt-in
Max output3,100 lm1,700 lm
Throw—205 m
TypeEDCEDC
Price$89.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$119.99 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourcenitecorestore.com sourced
Listed L-5.33" x W-1.24" x H-0.87", 4.3 oz; converted from inches
olight.com sourced

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EDC27 UHi vs ArkTac: how they differ

Size and weight

The Nitecore EDC27 UHi and Olight ArkTac are the same length to within half a millimetre (135.4 mm (5.33 in)). At its widest point the Olight ArkTac is 2.5 mm slimmer (29 vs 31.5 mm). The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is 14 g lighter (122 g vs 136 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is rated brighter: 3,100 lm maximum vs 1,700 lm for the Olight ArkTac, 82% more.

Battery

Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC27 UHi was $89.95 at nitecorestore.com and the Olight ArkTac $119.99 at olight.com, so the Nitecore EDC27 UHi cost $30.04 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a flat body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Nitecore EDC27 UHi if you want less weight (14 g lighter) and more output (3,100 lm vs 1,700 lm). Choose the Olight ArkTac if you want a slimmer profile (2.5 mm narrower). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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EDC27 UHi vs ArkTac FAQ

Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC27 UHi or the Olight ArkTac?

The Nitecore EDC27 UHi and Olight ArkTac are the same length to within half a millimetre (135.4 mm (5.33 in)). At its widest point the Olight ArkTac is 2.5 mm slimmer (29 vs 31.5 mm). The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is 14 g lighter (122 g vs 136 g, with battery).

Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC27 UHi or the Olight ArkTac?

The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is rated brighter: 3,100 lm maximum vs 1,700 lm for the Olight ArkTac, 82% more.

Which is cheaper, the Nitecore EDC27 UHi or the Olight ArkTac?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC27 UHi was $89.95 at nitecorestore.com and the Olight ArkTac $119.99 at olight.com, so the Nitecore EDC27 UHi cost $30.04 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Nitecore EDC27 UHi and Olight ArkTac use the same battery?

Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.

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