Nitecore EDC27 vs Olight ArkPro size comparison
The Olight ArkPro is 12 mm (0.47 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC27, and 5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Olight ArkPro is 12 mm (0.47 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC27, and 5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC27 Check price ↗ | Olight ArkPro Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 136 mm (5.35 in) | 124 mm (4.88 in)−12 mm |
| Head / width | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 27 mm (1.06 in)−5 mm |
| Thickness | 21 mm (0.83 in) | 16 mm (0.63 in)−5 mm |
| Weight | 124 g listed | 115 g with battery |
| Battery | Built-in | Built-in |
| Max output | 3,000 lm | 1,500 lm |
| Throw | 220 m | 205 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | olight.com sourced |
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EDC27 vs ArkPro: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight ArkPro is the shorter light: 124 mm (4.88 in) against 136 mm (5.35 in), a difference of 12 mm (9%). At its widest point the Olight ArkPro is 5 mm slimmer (27 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC27: 124 g listed; Olight ArkPro: 115 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore EDC27 is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 1,500 lm for the Olight ArkPro, 100% more. For beam distance the Nitecore EDC27 reaches further: 220 m vs 205 m rated throw (7% more).
Battery
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a flat body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore EDC27 if you want more output (3,000 lm vs 1,500 lm). Choose the Olight ArkPro if you want a shorter light (12 mm shorter) and a slimmer profile (5 mm narrower). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Nitecore EDC27 Check price ↗ Olight ArkPro
EDC27 vs ArkPro FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC27 or the Olight ArkPro?
The Olight ArkPro is the shorter light: 124 mm (4.88 in) against 136 mm (5.35 in), a difference of 12 mm (9%). At its widest point the Olight ArkPro is 5 mm slimmer (27 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC27: 124 g listed; Olight ArkPro: 115 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC27 or the Olight ArkPro?
The Nitecore EDC27 is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 1,500 lm for the Olight ArkPro, 100% more. For beam distance the Nitecore EDC27 reaches further: 220 m vs 205 m rated throw (7% more).
Do the Nitecore EDC27 and Olight ArkPro use the same battery?
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.