Nitecore EDC27 vs Sofirn SC33 size comparison
The Sofirn SC33 is 5 mm (0.20 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC27, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Sofirn SC33 is 5 mm (0.20 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC27, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC27 Check price ↗ | Sofirn SC33 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 136 mm (5.35 in) | 131 mm (5.16 in)−5 mm |
| Head / width | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 32 mm (1.26 in)same |
| Thickness | 21 mm (0.83 in) | — |
| Weight | 124 g listed | 110 g without battery |
| Battery | Built-in | 21700 |
| Max output | 3,000 lm | 5,200 lm |
| Throw | 220 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | not verified yet | from $41.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | flashlightgo.com sourced Only head diameter listed |
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EDC27 vs SC33: how they differ
Size and weight
The Sofirn SC33 is the shorter light: 131 mm (5.16 in) against 136 mm (5.35 in), a difference of 5 mm (4%). At their widest points they are about the same (32 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC27: 124 g listed; Sofirn SC33: 110 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Sofirn SC33 is rated brighter: 5,200 lm maximum vs 3,000 lm for the Nitecore EDC27, 73% more.
Battery
The Nitecore EDC27 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Sofirn SC33 runs on a removable 21700 battery. Only the Sofirn SC33 lets you swap in a charged spare.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore EDC27 if you want a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Sofirn SC33 if you want a shorter light (5 mm shorter), more output (5,200 lm vs 3,000 lm) and a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Nitecore EDC27 Check price ↗ Sofirn SC33
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EDC27 vs SC33 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC27 or the Sofirn SC33?
The Sofirn SC33 is the shorter light: 131 mm (5.16 in) against 136 mm (5.35 in), a difference of 5 mm (4%). At their widest points they are about the same (32 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC27: 124 g listed; Sofirn SC33: 110 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC27 or the Sofirn SC33?
The Sofirn SC33 is rated brighter: 5,200 lm maximum vs 3,000 lm for the Nitecore EDC27, 73% more.
Do the Nitecore EDC27 and Sofirn SC33 use the same battery?
The Nitecore EDC27 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Sofirn SC33 runs on a removable 21700 battery. Only the Sofirn SC33 lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Nitecore EDC27: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. No verified price yet.
- Sofirn SC33: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by flashlightgo.com. Price from $41.99 from flashlightgo.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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