I really appreciate how as you demo each mode in the dark you provide text about the mode and it's in perfect sync. Must have taken a lot of effort but worth it. Well done and thank you!
I've been using one daily for about 10 months for my plumbing business. I love the light. My biggest issues is the tail switch is a little finicky and after 10 months it is no longer water resistant. Just the slightest amount of moisture the light wouldn't work at all. It's currently sent off to Nitecore for warranty because of this issue but even with this is still buy it again and it will go right back in my pocket for work when it comes back. I have about 50 lights from all different brands that I've collected over 20 years. This is my favorite work like to date. Also with that said, I don't carry it when I'm not working. Right now I keep a Weltool T2 and a T1 Pro V2 in my pocket when I'm just knocking around.
The EDC-27 has a useful form factor but yeah the controls are awkward, espeically for emergency situations. The EDC-33 has a great user interface and is surprisingly small. The EDC-33 is probably my favourite EDC light of the past 20 years. I carry it everywhere.
"What's that?!! - Booom" 🔦 😂 Love it 👍 You sold it to me, I am going to order one... (I hate the side button, which I never find in the dark at my old one)
I've been enjoying mine quite a bit. My only gripe is the multiple clicks on the tail switch don't always seem to line up so you're not always getting a constant on light when you need it. Sometimes it goes into one of the two spot or turbo modes. I suppose just like the EDC 27, it takes some getting used to. I'm one for carrying the same flashlight all the time so I don't get confused as to the operation....
True, but when I’m out camping I bring a charger if I have signal, and if not power it off until needed. The benefit to models with replaceable batteries is when I’m camping I bring a baggie of 18650’s and a baggie of 21700’s to keep my flashlights running as needed.
@Erin-Thor light isn't designed for heavy use like camping or patrolling with a constant on light. It is a smallish light you carry for everyday tasks and (hopefully not needed) self defense scenarios where blinding someone to control them is a more preferable outcome than letting them have their way or stopping them in more damaging ways. I understand trying to get the most use out of the tools you have instead of buying more but, don't ruin what you have in pursuit of that mindset. Just buy a tool better suited for your needs.
@@CTom1988 - At work we currently use (from memory) mostly Sofirin IF22A and SC33’s, one is a small 18650 battery, 2000 lumen spot, the SC33 is a 21700 battery, just over 5000 lumen bright flood-ish light. SC33 is not a press and hold for max, both are double-tap for turbo. For camping I use the same ones plus a SC32 (flood-ehh) and a Q8 plus and Q8 pro.
@@Erin-Thoryea to be fair that makes of course sense to the „Old“ systems. Today we have Powerbanks with more capacity in every Form, and the EDC33 Is still useable if you charge it on the Cable. So, sure it’s a benefit to have a replaceable battery’s, but I prefer still my Cu6 from Nightcore. I already carry a powerbank for my phone with me and also two cables (Lightning for my phone and C for Whatever these days) so it doesn’t really matters for this point. Of course it’s my opinion, but I’m a big Fan from my EDC33 as my EDC-Flashlight;)
My sofirn sc33 has heaten up on the area where the bulb is when I just turn it on split second. I turned it off right away. It is still heating up. I then remove the bulb side. It produced smoke and smelled burn.
The lock is where it should be if they stick with the tail switch. If there is a tail switch it means it is intended for a reverse, "tactical" grip, which makes it more accessible on the rear than on the front. I don't see much sense in having the lock on one, and switch on the other side of the light.
I've got it and love the size and two step button UI, unfortunately the flood LEDs are only used in lumin shield and high mode which makes the light rather useless for close proximity illumination. Its debatable whether the lack of strobe is a deal breaker for self defense purposes, I wish Nitecore designed a light that combines the EDC27 interface with the EDC33 size and features. Btw a recent teardown on reddit revealed that the EDC33/35 design wouldn't work with a replaceable battery.
Any torch that you cant swap out a cell becomes a useless paper weight while it recharges!! This is absurd!! Also 4000 lumens is absolutley FUBAR in a torch this small!! Nitecore is doing all this dumb shit to sell flashlights to newbees that only look at the numbers on the box and purchase for that very reason!! This torch has waay to much shit going on, nitecore is all over the map on this one! FAIL!
Not to detail things but what hoodie were you wearing at the beginning of the video? I'd like to purchase a couple. Looks like they would be great for backpacking.
Lockout on the head would be wrong..why have to flip it over...it's already in a good position..I don't get why in the world you would wanna change that....are you in your senses???
Just got mine: very nice weight,very bright, I really like the lock option . At the highest brightness it does get super hot extremely right away in highest mode. Not sure if I’m going to keep it?
Why isn't anyone comparing these with the olight warrior mini 2 or 3? I'm yet to find a company that's able to pack that much Mah and lumens, long lasting settings and a tiny quality build... It's a shame.
Absolutely!! This torch has waaay to much shit going on and people are buying it due to all the high numbers printed on the front of the box!! FAIL all day long
Just a quick question. Does the built in battery in your cell phone also depress you? Because I have to recharge my phone on the go often as it runs out of power, but never been in that situation with this light, yet.
What is best for one, is not best for another, because we have different requirements, and when I read how that flashlight works technically, it's not for me, too many weaknesses.
Built-in battery lovers compare a tactical flashlight with a built-in cellphone's battery, are you forking seriously? You can take a seat, take out a powerbank and continue using you phone, it's obvious and makes sense. But how am I suppose to connect a powerbank to a tactical flashlight? Is it easy for you to connect a wire with a box to a flashlight and carry all this stuff while you are assembling tents? Or walking around with a wired flashlight. What if your powerbank occasionally become drained or stopped working because it was just a crap and it died? What can be easier and more reliable than taking out a spare high quality charged battery, swap it in 5 seconds and continue working without any wires and battery boxes? I just don't get all this bullshit about built-in batteries in things where they don't make any sense. Maybe we should start to charge flashlights every day near a smartwatch and a smartphone? But what if I don't use it everyday like a phone? And what if I want to increase built-in battery capacity because of a battery progress or manufacturer's greed? I think you won't answer these questions because it's better to accommodate to a new order of things and say to yourself - "it's normal, fresh and up-to-date, I should change my habits" instead of thinking properly and finding a common sense.
It MIGHT become a great flashlight one day, once it gets a removable battery, a usable heat control and a better UI. Until that day comes it's nothing but a nice looking paper weight.
@jonathanhempshire8303 huh? U are the one that needs to use brain bro. I ain't talkin about getting it cheap or anything.. i don't have issues with pricing. IF U USE UR BRAIN ENOUGH TACT8CAL MEANS IT NEEDS TO HAVE STROBE IS A MUST
@benrhoads6406 say u don't meed it always or everytime,but it's good to know that it's always there when u need it. U never know when u may Need it for emergency. I have lots of lights that can do that edc33 too. Nothing special about that tbh. My seeker 4 pro can do better and won't overheat in few seconds u deploy that "turbo" luminshield crap. I've heard lots of complain from people that bought it. Button tailcap gets stuck or laggy. Plus UI sucks. How can u remember half press this and half press that 3 times just to use a very stupid mode. Even my warrior mini 3 can do better.
@@honeymanoy lol! it's called EDC35 flashlight not TACTICAL35. Thank your for confirming that you really have no brain. If its tactical then it have strobe. LMFAO
Honeymanboy, you are a clown. There is absolutely nothing tactical about strobe. Strobe=stupid. You will not find anyone in the real world who uses strobe for tactical purposes. The only people who use strobe are internet/armchair commandos.
I really appreciate how as you demo each mode in the dark you provide text about the mode and it's in perfect sync. Must have taken a lot of effort but worth it. Well done and thank you!
@@murmansk69 thank you! And yes it's tedious editing for that part. But I'm glad you noticed and appreciate it!
I've been using one daily for about 10 months for my plumbing business. I love the light. My biggest issues is the tail switch is a little finicky and after 10 months it is no longer water resistant. Just the slightest amount of moisture the light wouldn't work at all. It's currently sent off to Nitecore for warranty because of this issue but even with this is still buy it again and it will go right back in my pocket for work when it comes back.
I have about 50 lights from all different brands that I've collected over 20 years. This is my favorite work like to date. Also with that said, I don't carry it when I'm not working. Right now I keep a Weltool T2 and a T1 Pro V2 in my pocket when I'm just knocking around.
The EDC-27 has a useful form factor but yeah the controls are awkward, espeically for emergency situations. The EDC-33 has a great user interface and is surprisingly small. The EDC-33 is probably my favourite EDC light of the past 20 years. I carry it everywhere.
The mechanical lock is in the perfect spot
"What's that?!! - Booom" 🔦 😂 Love it 👍 You sold it to me, I am going to order one... (I hate the side button, which I never find in the dark at my old one)
Yeah man! That's what I want... The quick access to spot light is fantastic, this type of programming is definitely my favorite
I also hate lights with a side switch for the same reason.
Good review/outdoor light review.
Not melting is a good thing.
Excellent video excellent flashlight EDC33 but I think I’m going to purchase the EDC35 when it comes out again great job!😊
I ordered that indeed.
I've been enjoying mine quite a bit. My only gripe is the multiple clicks on the tail switch don't always seem to line up so you're not always getting a constant on light when you need it. Sometimes it goes into one of the two spot or turbo modes. I suppose just like the EDC 27, it takes some getting used to. I'm one for carrying the same flashlight all the time so I don't get confused as to the operation....
Just got mine yesterday. Just wish you didn't have to hold it to keep the 4000 lumen mode. But I dig it.
Gotta love a good light! Great review
i really need it where should i find it
nice review 👍if you have to pick between EDC 35 and EDC 29 which one you will going to pick?
Boom.
I'm going to retire my macrostream. Great review. Thanks!
I agree, its a great EDC light. Now cue the "built in battery" haters (as they have a phone with a built in battery in their pockets.)
True, but when I’m out camping I bring a charger if I have signal, and if not power it off until needed. The benefit to models with replaceable batteries is when I’m camping I bring a baggie of 18650’s and a baggie of 21700’s to keep my flashlights running as needed.
@Erin-Thor light isn't designed for heavy use like camping or patrolling with a constant on light. It is a smallish light you carry for everyday tasks and (hopefully not needed) self defense scenarios where blinding someone to control them is a more preferable outcome than letting them have their way or stopping them in more damaging ways. I understand trying to get the most use out of the tools you have instead of buying more but, don't ruin what you have in pursuit of that mindset. Just buy a tool better suited for your needs.
@@CTom1988 - At work we currently use (from memory) mostly Sofirin IF22A and SC33’s, one is a small 18650 battery, 2000 lumen spot, the SC33 is a 21700 battery, just over 5000 lumen bright flood-ish light. SC33 is not a press and hold for max, both are double-tap for turbo. For camping I use the same ones plus a SC32 (flood-ehh) and a Q8 plus and Q8 pro.
And how many phones have removable batteries? Not many.
@@Erin-Thoryea to be fair that makes of course sense to the „Old“ systems. Today we have Powerbanks with more capacity in every Form, and the EDC33 Is still useable if you charge it on the Cable. So, sure it’s a benefit to have a replaceable battery’s, but I prefer still my Cu6 from Nightcore. I already carry a powerbank for my phone with me and also two cables (Lightning for my phone and C for Whatever these days) so it doesn’t really matters for this point. Of course it’s my opinion, but I’m a big Fan from my EDC33 as my EDC-Flashlight;)
4,000 lumens good edc size pocket clip dependable company for $70 not bad fella.
I have a Sofirin SC33 that’s 5200 lumens that I love. 21700 battery, swappable or usb charged.
My sofirn sc33 has heaten up on the area where the bulb is when I just turn it on split second. I turned it off right away. It is still heating up. I then remove the bulb side. It produced smoke and smelled burn.
@ - Some heat is expected, they do get got at maximum brightness. If you think it’s a safety issue return it to Sofirin ASAP.
What's that ? BOOM !! should be the new Nitecore slogan
This is a good light , cheers
amazing light, great for self defense
I will purchase one...... thank you...👊🏼😎
I Agree with your review although I have to mention the (built- in Battery) leaves a little concern with runtime and longevity issues.🤔
Have you ever used your flashlight long enough to run out of battery in a day?
@outerlimitless with the edc33 I've gotten down to 1 green dot inside of 4 hours so it's done the job so far but it's still new 👌
@@benrhoads6406 do you often use your flashlight for 4 hours straight or is that over the course of a few days?
The lock is where it should be if they stick with the tail switch. If there is a tail switch it means it is intended for a reverse, "tactical" grip, which makes it more accessible on the rear than on the front. I don't see much sense in having the lock on one, and switch on the other side of the light.
It was a hard pass for EDC27, a risk to me, so to speak. But the EDC33 has been my ideal go-to gear. Love it.
Question can you access the lumen shield from a turned off mode?
Does it heat up quickly?
Update: when using the turbo mode yes it heats up pretty quickly but ofc thats due to the its compact size and the amount of lumens it has
Name of song?
Does it has strobe light?
I've got it and love the size and two step button UI, unfortunately the flood LEDs are only used in lumin shield and high mode which makes the light rather useless for close proximity illumination. Its debatable whether the lack of strobe is a deal breaker for self defense purposes, I wish Nitecore designed a light that combines the EDC27 interface with the EDC33 size and features. Btw a recent teardown on reddit revealed that the EDC33/35 design wouldn't work with a replaceable battery.
Any torch that you cant swap out a cell becomes a useless paper weight while it recharges!! This is absurd!! Also 4000 lumens is absolutley FUBAR in a torch this small!! Nitecore is doing all this dumb shit to sell flashlights to newbees that only look at the numbers on the box and purchase for that very reason!! This torch has waay to much shit going on, nitecore is all over the map on this one! FAIL!
If you had to choose a tactical flashlight, which one would you recommend?
What's your definition of a tactical flashlight? I think this one pretty much does it.
Not to detail things but what hoodie were you wearing at the beginning of the video? I'd like to purchase a couple. Looks like they would be great for backpacking.
That's from freedom industries. Everyone is gonna trash their customer service but I've had no issue and their products are sweet
Nice!
Lockout on the head would be wrong..why have to flip it over...it's already in a good position..I don't get why in the world you would wanna change that....are you in your senses???
Just got mine: very nice weight,very bright, I really like the lock option . At the highest brightness it does get super hot extremely right away in highest mode. Not sure if I’m going to keep it?
You can buy a small powerful fan to cool it during use
Why isn't anyone comparing these with the olight warrior mini 2 or 3?
I'm yet to find a company that's able to pack that much Mah and lumens, long lasting settings and a tiny quality build...
It's a shame.
𝐎𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝟐 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝟏,𝟕𝟓𝟎 𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐬... 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐃𝐂𝟑𝟏 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟑,𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐬.
Will you be review the EDC35 next ?
Yep already did ... Thanks!
@@outerlimitless just watched it and I ordered the edc35 thanks !!!!
Sealed battery = paperweight / landfull
Absolutely!! This torch has waaay to much shit going on and people are buying it due to all the high numbers printed on the front of the box!! FAIL all day long
Nitecore EDC 33 is a competitor of SOFIRN SC 33 it almost 3× cheaper👍👍👍
Well that might be quick but it looks like you can accidentally turn that thing on I like Olight setup on the lockout😊
EDC35 for the win, then the EDC27, and in third the EDC33
New policy is to leave the moment I hear 'game changer'. Pity, I wanted to watch.
I wish you did a review of TOPS high impact hybrid hatchet/Axe. It's pretty pricey but its worth it though.
No strobe? No deal.
The non removable battey is depressing, but im sure its a nice light just limited
DEPRESSING?? WHY WOULD YOU NEED A REPLACEABLE BATTERY?? I THINK YOU''LL KEEP THIS LIGHT UNTIL YOUR DEATH!!!
Just a quick question. Does the built in battery in your cell phone also depress you? Because I have to recharge my phone on the go often as it runs out of power, but never been in that situation with this light, yet.
What is best for one, is not best for another, because we have different requirements, and when I read how that flashlight works technically, it's not for me, too many weaknesses.
Headlock? Why? When you lock it, you store the flashlight. I think that's very clever
Seems like it needs a redesign
Built-in battery lovers compare a tactical flashlight with a built-in cellphone's battery, are you forking seriously? You can take a seat, take out a powerbank and continue using you phone, it's obvious and makes sense. But how am I suppose to connect a powerbank to a tactical flashlight? Is it easy for you to connect a wire with a box to a flashlight and carry all this stuff while you are assembling tents? Or walking around with a wired flashlight. What if your powerbank occasionally become drained or stopped working because it was just a crap and it died? What can be easier and more reliable than taking out a spare high quality charged battery, swap it in 5 seconds and continue working without any wires and battery boxes? I just don't get all this bullshit about built-in batteries in things where they don't make any sense. Maybe we should start to charge flashlights every day near a smartwatch and a smartphone? But what if I don't use it everyday like a phone? And what if I want to increase built-in battery capacity because of a battery progress or manufacturer's greed? I think you won't answer these questions because it's better to accommodate to a new order of things and say to yourself - "it's normal, fresh and up-to-date, I should change my habits" instead of thinking properly and finding a common sense.
Nobody is lugging around extra batteries anymore
@@hotrizzle15 Your "nobody" means everyone who was born after 2000-2005 :)
What's The Biggest Rechargeable Capacity Battery That it'll TAKE?
I Don't give a dam about Wimpy Alkalines It Supports :-
THANKS In Advance 🙂
It MIGHT become a great flashlight one day, once it gets a removable battery, a usable heat control and a better UI. Until that day comes it's nothing but a nice looking paper weight.
Not the best yet… though good FL.
They just released the EDC35, even more power.
Cool but it's not tactical in my book. NO STROBE MEANS HARD PASS. LUMIN SHIELD MEANS TURBO NOW 😂
@jonathanhempshire8303 huh? U are the one that needs to use brain bro. I ain't talkin about getting it cheap or anything.. i don't have issues with pricing. IF U USE UR BRAIN ENOUGH TACT8CAL MEANS IT NEEDS TO HAVE STROBE IS A MUST
Have you ever needed to use the strobe mode? IMO the quickness and usage of lumin shield is better in an emergency situation.
@benrhoads6406 say u don't meed it always or everytime,but it's good to know that it's always there when u need it. U never know when u may Need it for emergency. I have lots of lights that can do that edc33 too. Nothing special about that tbh. My seeker 4 pro can do better and won't overheat in few seconds u deploy that "turbo" luminshield crap. I've heard lots of complain from people that bought it. Button tailcap gets stuck or laggy. Plus UI sucks. How can u remember half press this and half press that 3 times just to use a very stupid mode. Even my warrior mini 3 can do better.
@@honeymanoy lol! it's called EDC35 flashlight not TACTICAL35. Thank your for confirming that you really have no brain. If its tactical then it have strobe. LMFAO
Honeymanboy, you are a clown. There is absolutely nothing tactical about strobe. Strobe=stupid.
You will not find anyone in the real world who uses strobe for tactical purposes.
The only people who use strobe are internet/armchair commandos.
Their clips are soooooo bad.