Nitecore EDC37: The Ultimate 8000-Lumen Pocket Flashlight

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Nitecore EDC37: The Ultimate 8000-Lumen Pocket Flashlight

The Nitecore EDC37 flashlight combines an 8,000mAh battery with 8,000 lumens, offering outstanding power, portability, and smart features in a compact design.

January 29, 2026

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With a massive 8,000mAh battery and a blinding 8,000-lumen output, the Nitecore EDC37 redefines what is possible in a flat, everyday carry flashlight.

A close-up view of the front bezel of the Nitecore EDC37, showing the two large NiteLab UHi 20 MAX LEDs and the orange-peel reflectors. — The dual UHi 20 MAX LEDs combine to produce a blinding 8,000-lumen wall of light.

For years, “EDC” flashlights forced you to choose between power and portability. You could have a slim light that fit in your pocket, or a “soda can” light that turned night into day. The Nitecore EDC37 destroys that compromise. Released as the flagship of the 2025 lineup, this flat, blade-style flashlight packs the power of a searchlight into a chassis that slides easily into a jeans pocket. It is a stunning feat of engineering that proves you really can have it all.

Lumin Shield™: A Wall of Light

The headline feature here is the terrifyingly bright 8,000-lumen output. Nitecore calls this the Lumin Shield™, and for good reason. Using two cutting-edge NiteLab UHi 20 MAX LEDs, the EDC37 creates a wide, blinding wall of light designed for self-defense or emergency situational awareness. If you need distance, the dedicated Search Mode pushes a 3,000-lumen beam out to 420 meters, allowing you to spot targets more than four football fields away.

A person standing on a dark forest trail at night, holding the Nitecore EDC37, which is blasting a massive, wide flood of light that illuminates the entire path and surrounding trees. — The Lumin Shield™ mode instantly turns night into day, providing unmatched situational awareness.

Double the Power, Inside and Out

The “8000” in the name doesn’t just refer to the brightness. The EDC37 is powered by a massive built-in 8,000mAh Li-ion battery. This is a quantum leap over previous models like the EDC27, offering significantly longer runtimes. You can run the light at a practical 1,500 lumens for over 7 hours, or use the 15-lumen ultralow mode for nearly 8 days of continuous light. When it does finally drain, the 18W USB-C fast charging gets you back to full power in just two hours.

Smart Control with OLED Precision

Despite its raw power, the EDC37 is incredibly sophisticated. It features a crisp OLED Smart Display that gives you real-time data on brightness levels, remaining battery voltage, and exact runtime remaining. The interface is controlled by two dual-stage tactical buttons—one for power and mode switching, and a larger pedal for instant access to Turbo and Strobe.

Built Like a Tank

The EDC37 is designed for hard use. Its body is crafted from high-strength stainless steel with a sleek titanium-colored PVD coating, providing extreme scratch and impact resistance. It also features Nitecore’s Rapid Lock™ switch, a physical slider that instantly locks the light to prevent accidental activation in your pocket—a crucial feature for a light this powerful.

A top-down view of the Nitecore EDC37 in a hand, focusing on the lit-up OLED screen showing "8000 lm" and the battery level, with the Rapid Lock slider visible next to it. — Monitor your runtime and output in real-time with the built-in OLED smart display.

The Nitecore EDC37 is not just a flashlight; it is a piece of high-performance survival gear. Whether you are a first responder, an outdoor enthusiast, or just someone who wants the absolute brightest light that can still fit in a pocket, the EDC37 stands alone at the top of the food chain.

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