Nitecore EDC27 vs Wurkkos FC12C size comparison
The Wurkkos FC12C is 0.5 mm (0.02 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC27, and 8 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Wurkkos FC12C is 0.5 mm (0.02 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC27, and 8 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 ↗ | Wurkkos FC12C Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 136 mm (5.35 in) | 136.5 mm (5.37 in)+0.5 mm |
| Head / width | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 24 mm (0.94 in)−8 mm |
| Thickness | 21 mm (0.83 in) | — |
| Weight | 124 g listed | 85 g listed (battery unspecified) |
| Battery | Built-in | 21700 |
| Max output | 3,000 lm | — |
| Throw | 220 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | not verified yet | $35.99 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 FC12C: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore EDC27 is the shorter light: 136 mm (5.35 in) against 136.5 mm (5.37 in), a difference of 0.5 mm (0%). At its widest point the Wurkkos FC12C is 8 mm slimmer (24 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC27: 124 g listed; Wurkkos FC12C: 85 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore EDC27 is rated at 3,000 lm; we have no published maximum for the Wurkkos FC12C.
Battery
The Nitecore EDC27 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.
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 Wurkkos FC12C if you want a slimmer profile (8 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.
Check price ↗ Nitecore EDC27 Check price ↗ Wurkkos FC12C
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EDC27 vs FC12C FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC27 or the Wurkkos FC12C?
The Nitecore EDC27 is the shorter light: 136 mm (5.35 in) against 136.5 mm (5.37 in), a difference of 0.5 mm (0%). At its widest point the Wurkkos FC12C is 8 mm slimmer (24 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC27: 124 g listed; Wurkkos FC12C: 85 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.
Do the Nitecore EDC27 and Wurkkos FC12C use the same battery?
The Nitecore EDC27 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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Sources
- Nitecore EDC27: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. No verified price yet.
- Wurkkos FC12C: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by flashlightgo.com. Price $35.99 from flashlightgo.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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