Nitecore EDC27 vs ThruNite TN12 V6 size comparison
The ThruNite TN12 V6 is 2 mm (0.08 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC27, and 5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs listed), so compare them with care.
Nitecore EDC27: Photo: Nitecore · Image policy
The ThruNite TN12 V6 is 2 mm (0.08 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC27, and 5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC27 Check price ↗ | ThruNite TN12 V6 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 136 mm (5.35 in) | 134 mm (5.28 in)−2 mm |
| Head / width | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 27 mm (1.06 in)−5 mm |
| Body | — | 24 mm (0.94 in) |
| Thickness | 21 mm (0.83 in) | — |
| Weight | 124 g listed | 88 g listed (battery unspecified) |
| Battery | Built-in | 18650 |
| Max output | 3,000 lm | 1,950 lm |
| Throw | 220 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | not verified yet | $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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EDC27 vs TN12 V6: how they differ
Size and weight
The ThruNite TN12 V6 is the shorter light: 134 mm (5.28 in) against 136 mm (5.35 in), a difference of 2 mm (1%). At its widest point the ThruNite TN12 V6 is 5 mm slimmer (27 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC27: 124 g listed; ThruNite TN12 V6: 88 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore EDC27 is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 1,950 lm for the ThruNite TN12 V6, 54% more.
Battery
The Nitecore EDC27 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the ThruNite TN12 V6 runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the ThruNite TN12 V6 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 more output (3,000 lm vs 1,950 lm) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the ThruNite TN12 V6 if you want a slimmer profile (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 vs TN12 V6 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC27 or the ThruNite TN12 V6?
The ThruNite TN12 V6 is the shorter light: 134 mm (5.28 in) against 136 mm (5.35 in), a difference of 2 mm (1%). At its widest point the ThruNite TN12 V6 is 5 mm slimmer (27 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC27: 124 g listed; ThruNite TN12 V6: 88 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC27 or the ThruNite TN12 V6?
The Nitecore EDC27 is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 1,950 lm for the ThruNite TN12 V6, 54% more.
Do the Nitecore EDC27 and ThruNite TN12 V6 use the same battery?
The Nitecore EDC27 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the ThruNite TN12 V6 runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the ThruNite TN12 V6 lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Nitecore EDC27: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Photo from manufacturer: the maker's own product photo with the background removed, scaled to the published length and diameter (Photo: Nitecore; image policy). No verified price yet.
- ThruNite TN12 V6: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $39.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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