Key Takeaways
1. Compact and Lightweight: The Nitecore EDC37 flashlight measures 4.3 inches and weighs about 7 oz, making it suitable for everyday carry (EDC).
2. Versatile Carrying Options: It can be clipped to a belt or attached to a lanyard for easy carrying, and features a unique status display.
3. Multiple Brightness Settings: The flashlight offers brightness options of 15, 100, 400, and 1,500 lumens, with a runtime of up to 180 hours on the lowest setting.
4. High-Output Modes: The EDC37 has high-output modes of 3,000 and 8,000 lumens, activated by a second button, but they are limited to short durations due to heat.
5. Durability and Pricing: It has an IP54 rating for splash resistance, with a price starting around $120 and features non-replaceable batteries.
With the EDC37, Nitecore has launched a new flashlight that is both small and bright, making it perfect for everyday carry (EDC). This flashlight measures only 4.3 inches, making it easy to hold, but it does weigh about 7 oz because of its sturdy build.
Carrying Options
You can easily clip it to your belt without needing a holder, although you can also attach a lanyard if you prefer. One special feature of the EDC37 is its status display, which sets it apart from the existing EDC33 and EDC35 models we’ve previously examined. The display and style are actually more similar to the EDC2x series, but the highest model number (EDC29) has already been taken.
Brightness Settings
Like many models in the EDC2x line, the display shows the flashlight’s brightness before you turn it on. By half-pressing the main button, which works like a camera shutter, you can choose the lumen output. The options available are 15, 100, 400, and 1,500 lumens. There’s also a battery percentage indicator on the OLED screen.
Once you switch on the EDC flashlight, it will show you how much runtime is left. At the 15-lumen setting, it can last for up to 180 hours. At its maximum continuous mode of 1,500 lumens, Nitecore claims it can run for about 7.5 hours, assuming the temperature is suitable.
High-Output Modes
The highest settings of 3,000 and 8,000 lumens can only be activated using the second button. The display then changes to show a “Power Remaining” indicator in bar form. These high modes can only be used for short periods since the Nitecore EDC37 heats up significantly.
To prevent unintentional activation, there’s a sliding switch that can lock the flashlight. Technically, the EDC37 features two main LEDs and is supported by eight smaller ones. The main LEDs are mainly responsible for the beam distance, which is why the “Lumin Shield” mode doesn’t project as far, even though it outputs 8,000 lumens, far exceeding the Spotlight mode.
Durability and Pricing
Additionally, Nitecore’s latest EDC flashlight has an IP54 rating, indicating it’s not meant to be submerged in water but is splash-resistant, making it suitable for use during light rain. Inside, it has two non-replaceable batteries, each with a capacity of 14.4 Wh, which is common for the EDC series. Nitecore states that the EDC37 is available for starting prices around $120.
We’re currently testing the new EDC37 and will share our detailed review shortly.
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