Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs Wurkkos FC12C size comparison

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The Wurkkos FC12C is 1.1 mm (0.04 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC27 UHi, and 7.5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Nitecore EDC27 UHi · 135.4 mmWurkkos FC12C · 136.5 mm

The Wurkkos FC12C is 1.1 mm (0.04 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC27 UHi, and 7.5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Nitecore EDC27 UHi
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Wurkkos FC12C
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Length135.4 mm (5.33 in)136.5 mm (5.37 in)+1.1 mm
Head / width31.5 mm (1.24 in)24 mm (0.94 in)−7.5 mm
Thickness22.1 mm (0.87 in)—
Weight122 g with battery85 g listed (battery unspecified)
BatteryBuilt-in21700
Max output3,100 lm—
Throw——
TypeEDCEDC
Price$89.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$35.99 at flashlightgo.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
flashlightgo.com sourced
Only head diameter listed

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EDC27 UHi vs FC12C: how they differ

Size and weight

The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is the shorter light: 135.4 mm (5.33 in) against 136.5 mm (5.37 in), a difference of 1.1 mm (1%). At its widest point the Wurkkos FC12C is 7.5 mm slimmer (24 vs 31.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC27 UHi: 122 g with battery; Wurkkos FC12C: 85 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is rated at 3,100 lm; we have no published maximum for the Wurkkos FC12C.

Battery

The Nitecore EDC27 UHi runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Wurkkos FC12C runs on a removable 21700 battery. Only the Wurkkos FC12C lets you swap in a charged spare.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC27 UHi was $89.95 at nitecorestore.com and the Wurkkos FC12C $35.99 at flashlightgo.com, so the Wurkkos FC12C cost $53.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

Both are EDC lights in our catalog.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Nitecore EDC27 UHi if you want a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Wurkkos FC12C if you want a slimmer profile (7.5 mm narrower) 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 FC12C FAQ

Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC27 UHi or the Wurkkos FC12C?

The Nitecore EDC27 UHi is the shorter light: 135.4 mm (5.33 in) against 136.5 mm (5.37 in), a difference of 1.1 mm (1%). At its widest point the Wurkkos FC12C is 7.5 mm slimmer (24 vs 31.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC27 UHi: 122 g with battery; Wurkkos FC12C: 85 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is cheaper, the Nitecore EDC27 UHi or the Wurkkos FC12C?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC27 UHi was $89.95 at nitecorestore.com and the Wurkkos FC12C $35.99 at flashlightgo.com, so the Wurkkos FC12C cost $53.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Nitecore EDC27 UHi and Wurkkos FC12C use the same battery?

The Nitecore EDC27 UHi runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Wurkkos FC12C runs on a removable 21700 battery. Only the Wurkkos FC12C lets you swap in a charged spare.

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