Summary
For months, there have been hints of a new flashlight from Nitecore, but specific details have been kept top secret. That's now changed, as the new model has been officially announced: Here is the new Nitecore EDC37.
Was it worth the wait? Absolutely! The EDC37 combines many of the best features from previous models to make it Nitecore's new flagship of the EDC series.
The two "UHi 20 MAX" LEDs – already known from the EDC29 – now deliver up to 8000 lumens. Of course, this high brightness in such a compact flashlight can't be sustained for long. The heat sink is protected from direct contact, making handling more comfortable. One of the two dual-stage buttons can be programmed at both stages, and the "Rapid Lock" switch allows for quick and easy lockout at any time. It would be nice to have the option to freely choose between a wide and narrow beam at every brightness level. The built-in 8000 mAh battery offers long runtime, though its non-replaceable nature may be seen as a downside.
All in all, the Nitecore EDC37 is an impressive flashlight.
The full review is available here
English review at BudgetLightForum
German review on my website
Dang, would have loved it. Regardless, the battery capacity for its size is still a compelling reason to get it.
Ehh, it needs a bike handlebar mount, maybe a helmet clamp, a lot less lumens, and swappable batteries. To misquote Bill Gates, 640 lumens is enough for everyone.
I agree with that misquote. I don't think I ever needed more than 1000 lumen, if that, for daily use. Sometimes when I want to show off.
More throw is something I genuinely would want a few times that I compensated with more lumens.
Time for a throwier EDC light I guess 🤷