I bought it and love it. Granted, the turbo duration is not super long but I value the size more and it is nice to have access to turbo and strobe on one button plus a mechanical lockout. Thanks for the thorough review!
I got mine today. The main switch has gone already. When i do a full press, it takes force way beoynd the second step to activate proper… I guess I need to send it back. Any issues on your side?
Thanks for keeping it real. You just saved me from buying this to replace me EDC25. I hate the lockout mode on the EDC25 and love the idea of a simple switch like the EDC23 but can't see buying a whole new light just to get it. Maybe the next version will be with the upgrade.
I got the EDC23 last week, and I LOVE it! So impressive what it can do in such a small form factor… Blown away!! BUT… the clip is a deal breaker… I can’t give up my Arkfeld Pro’s PERFECT clip. Just can’t edc this one. Boo! …but fun to play with. 😊
Imo the turbo is more of a defensive option...blast em with the full 2500 lumens and blind them while you run away. High is more than enough to light up a large area and low is for everything else. I feel pretty good that I only paid $56 for mine through a black Friday sale. I probably would have passed on it at full price though.
Best review I've seen on this light. I totally agree with all the likes and dislikes. The IP rating is unacceptable for a light that sticks out of your pocket a full inch. Haha. The pocket clip is legit the worst in the game. They need to offer a deep carry option for the pocket clip. Cloud Defensive didn't have the deep carry available when I bought my EDC MCH, but they sent them to anyone who could show proof of purchase for $2 to cover the shipping. Nitecore should for sure do that.
Great review. The EDC27 was my first Nitecore and I really love it, primarily for the controls that just make sense to me, and of course the LED screen - I love being able to know exactly how much juice I have left and what mode I’m in. Not as important, but aesthetically I just like the form factor. Overall I like it so much I just ordered the 23 for my wife. I agree a real IPX rating would be great, and I’d prefer a deep pocket carry clip - maybe the aftermarket will deliver that for us. Replaceable battery would be nice, but if heavy prolonged use is the application then no USB-C rechargeable is going to work.
I got this for my edc after carrying various other circular flashlights 🔦 I love the size of it. It’s as big as a standard edc knife or Milwaukee fast back . Also the throw on the light is very effective
Good review! I also reviewed this light and I've been carriyng it for a few months now. Overall, I like it a lot. The price certainly blows away it's competition from Stealfire, as does it's performance. The only complaint I have is that it's not at least IPX6.
Bought one a few days ago. Hated it as soon as I tried to clip it in my pocket. Switched the clip to a Benchmade clip and it immediately became my favorite pocket light. I do hate that you can’t disable the strobe though, and I also share your thoughts about wishing turbo was lower. Maybe more like 1500. I’d rather have a little more runtime. If this light had a 1 lumen moonlight and somewhere around 1200-1500 turbo, it would be just about perfect.
I really want these lights but no submersible rating is wild. How many times have you gotten your flashlight dirty and ran it under water to wash it off ? I do, all the time with my p20ix. Also yes, nitecore should implement replaceable batteries, even if they’re an odd shape, like they do for some of their headlamps
If you don't need the 8 second 2500 lumens, definitely get the MT1A pro instead. Much smaller, replaceable battery, and can run on AAs. Trust me, I've had hundreds of flashlights, and it's awesome. Only 800 lumens, but it seems like way more somehow, plus it's tiny.
I would have liked to see a deep carry pocket clip and an in between setting of 600 lumens. Everything else is PERFECT. But it’s literally called an edc in the name, it’s not meant for extended use and battery swapping. If you need that, get a bigger light like the nitecore p23i. There is never a tool that can do everything. You use the right tool for the right job. For those that have it, what do you think of the size compared to the edc29?
Black Friday sales started so I grabbed the Rovyvon E90. I really appreciate the side lights and UV. I'll see how long the 3,500lm can go. The high is sustained 1,000lm so we'll see if it is better than the E80 you reviewed. Arrives tomorrow.
@@ChrispyThings Ah, I remembered it was one of them! I guess E80 was in my brain because it is their new UV/green laser Arkfeld competitor one. You didn't like the E30 very much overall right? You thought it was a bit confused what it was trying to be. Totally understand your POV.
@ It’s a really nice build overall. I like having a side light so I can clip it on a jacket or pocket and still have light. But it is too big to clip to the bottom side of a hat, it is so long it hits my face (it is fine on top of the bill). And there is no magnet to use it as a work light but it does head stand pretty well. So really good as EDC and tactical but not great for getting under a sink or car hood. Tint is very cool and turbo is momentary only too.
Great review, man, my thoughts exactly! It’s a cool, smallish tactical flashlight but not meeting all the right criteria for the asking price.. I wish nitecore give us, customers, the ability to set ourselves the lumens, for each of the modes, then i would buy more of their flashlights..
Does your turbo half press on the EDC23 feel the EXACT same as the EDC27 UHi? I have both, and my EDC23 half press turbo button feels very mushy, and even makes noise with all the play the button has. My EDC27 UHi turbo button is a nice solid click with no squish/play before activating.
Full press on the main switch is what you set it to be (normal modes), half press on secondary is turbo, full press on secondary is strobe. Very intuative.
I like it. People will pick apart literally everything lol. If it only had a one lumen mode…then next time someone will be like well it doesn’t have a half lumen mode so it’s junk 😂. Stay illuminated my friends. We are lucky to have so many options to choose from!
If you’re talking about me picking apart this flashlight, you might want to familiarize yourself with what a review is. I reviewed this flashlight. It’s literally my job to pick it apart so you can make an informed decision while choosing a flashlight. You may want to just stop watching reviews and just start buying lights blindly if you done like people picking apart certain features. Thanks for watching the video
No I wasn’t criticizing you at all sorry! I just mean it’s funny that the people never seem to be happy with a product until it’s perfect but the perfect product doesn’t exist as there are always trade offs. The imperfections give us more reason to buy more and it’s more the chase that’s fun to people I think.
Why the commentary around the built-in batteries on the 23/25/27/29? A Pouch cell is exactly the reason why these can have a flat design, which is what we like about them in the first place. You can't and should not swop out (at least us as consumers) pouch cells. I agree with your commentary on this topic related to the EDC33 and EDC35, but for the 23-29's, there is no other way. Like in other hobbies, such as airsoft, Pouch cells is also the the reason why in a very small form factor (same scenario as these lights) you can fit 11.1V and decent mAh in a very small space
Then make it slightly thicker. It’s not like these lights are razor thin to begin with. Use aaa or aa batteries, RovyVon did it with the E30 and is just about the same shape. There’s no excuse.
@@ChrispyThings I don't think it's as clear cut as that. The Nitcores are still thinner compared to the E30, which I also own and that is with the added benefit of the OLED, which the E30 lacks. They would be potentially then way thinner if OLED was done away with. Although the rip & replace benefit of the E30 (which I also own) is a great selling point, standard the E30 comes with 50% less mAh capacity (with the built in battery which is also the only means to access 2500 lumens) compared to the EDC27, so add 2 x 10440 Litiums and a charger to bring it up to par with Nitecore, and out the gate the E30 is way more expensive . The E30's replaceable batteries don't let you access 2500 lumens, but max 1000 lumens with 10880 and only 200lumens with AAA niMH. Run the EDC23/27 at 200 or 1000 lumens only and its runtime kills the E30's replaceable benefit (on top of always also having either to have spare NiMH's or one spare set 10440 and a charger,. which completely negates the concept of light, compact EDC).
Bought one. Can't stand the modes. Pocket clip sucks. These companies are trying to get too cute with the modes. Stick to the basics. Still a very cool flashlight and design. The thin profile is also appreciated.
Personally, I care more about how low of a lumen output a flashlight has versus how bright of a lumen output it has. A modern edc flashlight should have a standard moonlight mode of 0.5 lumens👍 A 0.5 lumen output level allows you to look in dark places like in your car or at an electrical panel during a blackout without your eyes have to adjust to the light or have any light annoyingly reflect back into your eyes making it difficult for you to see. I typically don't use a lumen level over 500, but it's nice to have at least a 1000 lumen high or turbo mode. This Nitecore EDC23 has an "ultra-low" lumen output of 15 lumens which in my opinion is way too bright for an "ultra-low" or moon light mode🤨 Therefore this Nitecore EDC23 is a no go for me👍
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I bought it and love it. Granted, the turbo duration is not super long but I value the size more and it is nice to have access to turbo and strobe on one button plus a mechanical lockout. Thanks for the thorough review!
Thanks
The brightness good even after step down?
I got mine today. The main switch has gone already. When i do a full press, it takes force way beoynd the second step to activate proper… I guess I need to send it back. Any issues on your side?
Thanks for keeping it real. You just saved me from buying this to replace me EDC25. I hate the lockout mode on the EDC25 and love the idea of a simple switch like the EDC23 but can't see buying a whole new light just to get it. Maybe the next version will be with the upgrade.
I got the EDC23 last week, and I LOVE it! So impressive what it can do in such a small form factor… Blown away!! BUT… the clip is a deal breaker… I can’t give up my Arkfeld Pro’s PERFECT clip. Just can’t edc this one. Boo! …but fun to play with. 😊
The clip seems to be a deal breaker for a lot of people
@@ChrispyThings i heard benchmade bugout clips fit
I’m digging it. For someone who doesn’t use turbo much I’m all for the smaller form factor. Thanks for the thorough review as always.
Thanks
Imo the turbo is more of a defensive option...blast em with the full 2500 lumens and blind them while you run away. High is more than enough to light up a large area and low is for everything else. I feel pretty good that I only paid $56 for mine through a black Friday sale. I probably would have passed on it at full price though.
Best review I've seen on this light. I totally agree with all the likes and dislikes. The IP rating is unacceptable for a light that sticks out of your pocket a full inch. Haha. The pocket clip is legit the worst in the game. They need to offer a deep carry option for the pocket clip. Cloud Defensive didn't have the deep carry available when I bought my EDC MCH, but they sent them to anyone who could show proof of purchase for $2 to cover the shipping. Nitecore should for sure do that.
If edc27 had that rapid lock I would consider but edc23 had it so I had to go with 23 , just ordered mine
Great review. The EDC27 was my first Nitecore and I really love it, primarily for the controls that just make sense to me, and of course the LED screen - I love being able to know exactly how much juice I have left and what mode I’m in. Not as important, but aesthetically I just like the form factor. Overall I like it so much I just ordered the 23 for my wife.
I agree a real IPX rating would be great, and I’d prefer a deep pocket carry clip - maybe the aftermarket will deliver that for us. Replaceable battery would be nice, but if heavy prolonged use is the application then no USB-C rechargeable is going to work.
Hope they find a way to convert the excess heat to electricity and charge back into the battery instead
I got this for my edc after carrying various other circular flashlights 🔦
I love the size of it. It’s as big as a standard edc knife or Milwaukee fast back .
Also the throw on the light is very effective
Good review! I also reviewed this light and I've been carriyng it for a few months now. Overall, I like it a lot. The price certainly blows away it's competition from Stealfire, as does it's performance. The only complaint I have is that it's not at least IPX6.
Such a great thorough review!!!
Thanks!
Bought one a few days ago. Hated it as soon as I tried to clip it in my pocket.
Switched the clip to a Benchmade clip and it immediately became my favorite pocket light.
I do hate that you can’t disable the strobe though, and I also share your thoughts about wishing turbo was lower. Maybe more like 1500. I’d rather have a little more runtime.
If this light had a 1 lumen moonlight and somewhere around 1200-1500 turbo, it would be just about perfect.
The Benchmade clip is an interesting idea
@@ChrispyThings
Try it. You won’t regret it.
Do you have a link to the benchmade clip?
My favorite flashlight by far!!!
I really want these lights but no submersible rating is wild. How many times have you gotten your flashlight dirty and ran it under water to wash it off ? I do, all the time with my p20ix.
Also yes, nitecore should implement replaceable batteries, even if they’re an odd shape, like they do for some of their headlamps
If you don't need the 8 second 2500 lumens, definitely get the MT1A pro instead. Much smaller, replaceable battery, and can run on AAs. Trust me, I've had hundreds of flashlights, and it's awesome. Only 800 lumens, but it seems like way more somehow, plus it's tiny.
I would have liked to see a deep carry pocket clip and an in between setting of 600 lumens. Everything else is PERFECT. But it’s literally called an edc in the name, it’s not meant for extended use and battery swapping. If you need that, get a bigger light like the nitecore p23i. There is never a tool that can do everything. You use the right tool for the right job.
For those that have it, what do you think of the size compared to the edc29?
I agree
I think they reserved the term LuminShield for the ones with additional smaller leds. (Which they'll probably release as edc24 soon 😆)
Interesting
Black Friday sales started so I grabbed the Rovyvon E90. I really appreciate the side lights and UV. I'll see how long the 3,500lm can go. The high is sustained 1,000lm so we'll see if it is better than the E80 you reviewed. Arrives tomorrow.
I reviewed the E30 Angel Eyes.
@@ChrispyThings Ah, I remembered it was one of them! I guess E80 was in my brain because it is their new UV/green laser Arkfeld competitor one. You didn't like the E30 very much overall right? You thought it was a bit confused what it was trying to be. Totally understand your POV.
@@sloanNYC yes exactly! It was the E30 pro to be exact.
How's the E90 ?
@ It’s a really nice build overall. I like having a side light so I can clip it on a jacket or pocket and still have light. But it is too big to clip to the bottom side of a hat, it is so long it hits my face (it is fine on top of the bill). And there is no magnet to use it as a work light but it does head stand pretty well. So really good as EDC and tactical but not great for getting under a sink or car hood. Tint is very cool and turbo is momentary only too.
Great review, man, my thoughts exactly! It’s a cool, smallish tactical flashlight but not meeting all the right criteria for the asking price.. I wish nitecore give us, customers, the ability to set ourselves the lumens, for each of the modes, then i would buy more of their flashlights..
I’d love that. Or an Anduril UI
Eventually the battery will need replacing, how will this work?
I bought the EDC 35 and love it I use 1,300 lumens all the time and 3,000 search mode alot.... But I have the 5,000 if I want it.
Thanks for another cool vid! What camera do you use for the thermal imaging?
I used to use a FLIR camera, but I recently bought a HSF TOOLS HP96 camera.
@@ChrispyThings Great! Thank you very much!!
Does your turbo half press on the EDC23 feel the EXACT same as the EDC27 UHi? I have both, and my EDC23 half press turbo button feels very mushy, and even makes noise with all the play the button has. My EDC27 UHi turbo button is a nice solid click with no squish/play before activating.
Yes mine feels the same as the ESC27 uhi. It has a nice half stop. My EDC27 half stop was terrible. Very mushy.
Onpy if the full press was Turbo..NOT strobe...or id love it..
Full press on the main switch is what you set it to be (normal modes), half press on secondary is turbo, full press on secondary is strobe. Very intuative.
I like it. People will pick apart literally everything lol. If it only had a one lumen mode…then next time someone will be like well it doesn’t have a half lumen mode so it’s junk 😂. Stay illuminated my friends. We are lucky to have so many options to choose from!
If you’re talking about me picking apart this flashlight, you might want to familiarize yourself with what a review is.
I reviewed this flashlight. It’s literally my job to pick it apart so you can make an informed decision while choosing a flashlight. You may want to just stop watching reviews and just start buying lights blindly if you done like people picking apart certain features.
Thanks for watching the video
No I wasn’t criticizing you at all sorry! I just mean it’s funny that the people never seem to be happy with a product until it’s perfect but the perfect product doesn’t exist as there are always trade offs. The imperfections give us more reason to buy more and it’s more the chase that’s fun to people I think.
Edc29 is heavy.. edc23 is the best for me as a daily carry.. 🎉
Can I take it with me on a plane?
I don’t know. That’s something I refuse to test. But honestly I can’t imagine not being able to take a flashlight on board
@ thank you
Why the commentary around the built-in batteries on the 23/25/27/29? A Pouch cell is exactly the reason why these can have a flat design, which is what we like about them in the first place. You can't and should not swop out (at least us as consumers) pouch cells. I agree with your commentary on this topic related to the EDC33 and EDC35, but for the 23-29's, there is no other way. Like in other hobbies, such as airsoft, Pouch cells is also the the reason why in a very small form factor (same scenario as these lights) you can fit 11.1V and decent mAh in a very small space
Then make it slightly thicker. It’s not like these lights are razor thin to begin with. Use aaa or aa batteries, RovyVon did it with the E30 and is just about the same shape.
There’s no excuse.
@@ChrispyThings I don't think it's as clear cut as that. The Nitcores are still thinner compared to the E30, which I also own and that is with the added benefit of the OLED, which the E30 lacks. They would be potentially then way thinner if OLED was done away with. Although the rip & replace benefit of the E30 (which I also own) is a great selling point, standard the E30 comes with 50% less mAh capacity (with the built in battery which is also the only means to access 2500 lumens) compared to the EDC27, so add 2 x 10440 Litiums and a charger to bring it up to par with Nitecore, and out the gate the E30 is way more expensive . The E30's replaceable batteries don't let you access 2500 lumens, but max 1000 lumens with 10880 and only 200lumens with AAA niMH. Run the EDC23/27 at 200 or 1000 lumens only and its runtime kills the E30's replaceable benefit (on top of always also having either to have spare NiMH's or one spare set 10440 and a charger,. which completely negates the concept of light, compact EDC).
Im getting one
What are the chances of you dropping it in a puddle of water, you have better chances getting hit by ⚡
It's IP54 rating flatly says NO.
My boys would lose that it 10 mins
🤣
Tiny 1500 mah battery, huge flashlight compared to others and $75. No ty, Nitecore is one of the most unreliable big brands also.
Bought one. Can't stand the modes. Pocket clip sucks. These companies are trying to get too cute with the modes. Stick to the basics. Still a very cool flashlight and design. The thin profile is also appreciated.
Personally, I care more about how low of a lumen output a flashlight has versus how bright of a lumen output it has. A modern edc flashlight should have a standard moonlight mode of 0.5 lumens👍 A 0.5 lumen output level allows you to look in dark places like in your car or at an electrical panel during a blackout without your eyes have to adjust to the light or have any light annoyingly reflect back into your eyes making it difficult for you to see. I typically don't use a lumen level over 500, but it's nice to have at least a 1000 lumen high or turbo mode. This Nitecore EDC23 has an "ultra-low" lumen output of 15 lumens which in my opinion is way too bright for an "ultra-low" or moon light mode🤨 Therefore this Nitecore EDC23 is a no go for me👍
Congrats, you fell off the deep end of flashlight gatekeeping.
Olight arkfeld ultra is so much better
THE 1100 ONLY LASTS A FEW SEC ALSO. NITECORE IS THE WORST WITH THESE DUMB BURSTS