Head-to-Head Comparison

NITECORE EDC37 vs Fenix TK22 TAC

Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.

Winner by Profile

Spec
Beam Pattern
Price & Scores2
Price$112$120
MSRP$119$120
Output & Beam7
Max Lumens8,000 lm2,800 lm
Sustained Lumens2,000 lm800 lm
Peak Candela72,900 cd
Beam Distance540 m
Beam Patternfloodthrow
IP RatingIPX8IP68
Impact Resistance1.5 m2.0 m
Runtime2
Runtime (High)210 min
Turbo Stepdown180 s
Physical5
Weight156 g
Length154 mm
Head Diameter40.0 mm
Body Diameter25.4 mm
Body MaterialAluminumAluminum
Battery & Charging6
Battery Type21700
Chargingusb-cusb-c
USB-CNoNo
Replaceable BatteryNoYes
Battery IncludedNoNo
Rechargeable BatteryNoNo
Features7
Switch Typesidedual
Strobe ModeNoNo
Memory ModeNoNo
LockoutNoNo
Moonlight ModeNoNo
Magnetic TailcapNoNo
Pocket ClipNoNo
Checklist9
Impact Resistant
Waterproof
USB-C Rechargeable
Battery Replaceable
Strobe Mode
Memory Mode
Lockout
Magnetic Tailcap
Pocket Clip
Category Scores5
Tactical Score82.190.0
EDC Score82.881.8
Value Score87.982.7
Throw Score77.991.5
Flood Score86.984.4
Amazon3
Amazon Reviews475580
Amazon Rating4.54.7
Release Year2,0242,022

Our Verdict

These two are closely matched. The NITECORE EDC37 scores 87.9 (best for value) while the Fenix TK22 TAC scores 91.5 (best for throw). Your decision should come down to which use case matters more to you.

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