Nitecore E4K: This 4400 Lumen EDC flashlight is a BEAST! Well, kinda...
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- The Nitecore E4K is an EDC flashlight with a max output of 4400 lumens and a max throw of 211 meters! 4 individually controlled Cree LED's. An aero grade aluminum body with a military-grade hard-anodized finish. Impact-resistant up to 1 meter and is IP68 water and dust resistant. More from the Nitecore website:
Equipped with 4 x CREE XP-L2 V6 LEDs with a lifespan of 50,000 hours, the NITECORE E4K is able to emit a blazing output of 4,400 lumens from a palm sized body with a max peak beam intensity of 11,100cd and a max throw of 211 meters, ideal for EDC (Everyday Carry), trekking, camping and more. The independently controlled quadruple LEDs are powered by a constant current circuit to provide a durable usage with guaranteed safety.
The ultra compact and lightweight body of the E4K provides convenient and flexible usage and is constructed with a CNC machined unibody design, featuring lightweight, solidity and excellent heat dissipation. The anti-skid knurling is ideal for long term carry or operation. The cooling fins are designed to reduce weight and enable quick heat dissipation. The tail stand capability offers hands-free operation to be placed on a flat surface.
With the NL2150HPR battery (5,000mAh) included, the E4K is recommended to be powered by 1 x 21700 battery (discharge current over 15A) while compatible with 2 x CR123 / RCR123 batteries. It provides 700 hours of ultra-long runtime for a consistent usage of 30 days on ULTRALOW. The integrated ATR technology regulates the output of the E4K according to the working condition and ambient environment to maintain optimal performance.
Specially designed for outdoor applications, the one-hand operable side switch of the E4K has a wear proof silicone cover which is friendly for glove users. With 5 brightness levels, 3 special modes, and dual user modes available to offer direct access to TURBO/STROBE, it serves as your best lighting tool for multiple scenarios.
The patented power indicator can easily inform you of the power level. The included two-way clip also enables additional carrying ways to be clipped in the pocket, the backpack or the belt.
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Great review. I like the fact that the charging port is on the battery, inside the flashlight. You give up a little charging convenience, but you get better water resistance.
I have read through a lot of the comments and saw a lot of complaining about the turbo runtime of 20 seconds. If I am out walking the dog at night, and I see something unknown, and I turn a light onto turbo in the objects direction, I can usually identify said object (dog, bush, person) within 2 seconds. For me an ultra bright "flash" mode that only lasted 5 seconds would still be useful. If its not useful to you that's fine does not mean they should limit the flashlight to 1000 lumens or whatever it can sustain for an hour.
Good point.
Так и есть 100%
Just an awesome piece...very high quality .
Hi Chrispy Things.
I've got mine today.
Thanks for review. I love your amazing high quality reviews.
Have a nice day and keep up the good work!
Great review, amazing person. Thank you!
I bought one after this review. Now I can get rid of all the others that promised to do what this one accomplishes. It works perfect for me!
Excellent review.
Is it made in China?
Great review and very informative! Thank you!
Great review. Keep it up. You will gain followers with this type of work. You got me.
Thanks bud!
I'm from Buffalo as well! Love the review, and I'm a huge flashlight fan. Thanks bro.
Sup neighbor!
@@ChrispyThings can you do a review on that watch on your wrist? What is it?
Looks 👌
@@ChrispyThings What's up bro. I'm actually in Kentucky now. I've lived here for 5 years now. Definitely miss home. Are you a Bills fan?
Sz Ki It’s coming soon!
Taure Grant I don’t watch NFL games anymore. It’s a long story but after a lifetime of being a football fan, I got fed up with the shadiness of that league. You’ll see me wear an NFL hat in my videos but that’s from a New Era commercial I worked on.
Great vid, you get to the salient points quickly, without BS, add to that good prodcution values and confident presentation for an all around successful review. I was considering this for EDC but I will take your advice! Cheers
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the review. 👍
Excellent review
Man, I gotta hand it to you, you do know how to make a great review video. I've Subscribed. It does blow the mind that human beings can make such an amazing product and not have it cost an arm and a leg. The 5-year warranty is great though I do agree with you that 1 lumen moonlight mode is better than its 2 lumen. I will have to later on checkout the flashlight you say is your preferred EDC. Thanks much for making this video!
Thanks for watching!
I’m in love with the button
Great videos brother
What a well done rewiev!
Excellent, thank you!
Other great video by you 🏆
I read about this light and was unaware of the momentary burst toggle. I wish more lights had this. 👍
Definitely a cool feature
You have an excellent video thank you for sharing this wonderful light great company I think you make the best videos thank you again 👍
I use this as my EDC at work (Security). By far the best I've carried. I've read comments about charging the battery externally. Seriously? This is awesome. Buy another battery as I did and I have it in my tac bag. When I need to charge I just plug the "C" type into the battery and place the spare into the flashlight and I am good to go. The 4400 modes are just show offs to me. I like to hit those modes for bragging rights. I have it programmed in tactical mode. 1 click for battery meter, 2 clicks for Eco mode, 3 clicks for strobe mode and I have low mode programmed for long press. I have the clip on the other side on the flashlight directly opposite of the switch button. Can easily pull the flashlight out and the switch is right under my thumb every time. Thank you Nitecore! Would love to see an E4K Version 2.
Cool review! I have the i4000R it's just amazing 👍💥
I love the power button on that light it's big you could feel that when you're walking at night time especially when it's cold weather you can rub your finger across the round and you'll find that button really quick I really love that button I wish they may flashlights like that with all of them really nice
Nice solid review! I think I found my next light, thanks!
For those who don't like the removable battery. Think of carrying a second or even third battery for back up.
The fact that it can run on hight and over 1000 luman for more then 3 hours is pretty darn impressive
Ledlenser MT14.
1000lm. for 9hours...9!
Hey man I appreciate your review, take my thumbs up! My current EDC is the Olight Baton Pro and like you said at the end it has great balance between size and brightness. Going from 2k to 4k+ lumens might be worth the added pocket bulk though!
Its about runtime - 3000 vs 5000 mah. You'll utilize that more than going over 2000 lumens.
Highly agreed on the Baton Pro! The strong tail magnet sealed the deal - I work nights industrial; so handy to just "stick it" to whatever metallic surface is nearby... Even goes to church with me in back pocket next to wallet!
I enjoyed this review. Good to see a local gear reviewer (I'm in Kenmore), doing a good job. This Nitecore model looks good, but I'd probably still prefer the size of my Olight S2R Baton ll in pocket.
I’m a big fan of Olight even though they’re getting a ton of hate right now simply for being a Chinese based company.
@@ChrispyThings isn't nitecore also a Chinese based company ?
I have a few Nitecores. HC65 headlamp, EC23 every day, and an EC4S. I like them all for different reasons. The thing I like about the EK4 is that it's got the power of my big EC4S, but closer to the size of my EC23. One thing I do not like about my flashlights is that I'm always fumbling to find the button on them in the dark. They are small and not raised or otherwise easily distinguishable. The EK4 seems to fix this with the square bezel around a big round button. Looks like it would be much easier to locate in the dark or from a pocket/bag. I would love it if all Nitecores had a recessed button in a magnetic tailcap. Great review, I like the sleeve for using other sized batteries (all of my batteries). I might pick this one up, I like the weight and power output.
E4K or Fenix PD36R/PD40R? Olight is great, but I don't like the charger. Thoughts?
I love this flashlight but the manual doesn't say how long the NL2150HPR battery that comes with the E4K takes to charge using the USB-C charging cable? Also on the Nitecore site it doesn't show how to order an extra charging cable? Mine should have charged by now but it's been on a USB power source plugged into a 110 socket? Do I have a bad battery?
Love Nitecore, but hate side switches for on/off. My P12 has been in my pocket everyday since 2015, and has never let me down.
Whats a good tac light that the brightness won't go down quick?
Did such a great video in the flashlight it's a beautiful flashlight 4 LED lights wow I say it's very impressive this is a very good company thank you for sharing it I'm going to buy that flashlight 🏆👍🏆
It’s a good one. Hope you like it
What good is TURBO if you can't more 5min out of it?
Lovely review. Does it come with a lanyard and protective sleeve like Ledlenser?
I have one and I love it. The only flaw in, my opinion, is there is no tether mount in the tail cap. Good review.
Hey man nice review. I thought the interface was weird at first because you have to turn it off then back on to change modes. Then I realized from off you have direct access to moonlight, your memorized mode, and turbo. And when it's on you can jump straight to turbo if you need to. For the size this thing is a beast.
Yeah at first it took me a minute to get used to it. It works fairly well.
very very nice
I have the nitecore p05 great lights
hello my friend nitecore e4k in high mode (1050 lumens) 3 hours 15 minutes continuous 1050 lumens? Or will it subside after a few minutes? Thanks
Great review. You mentioned that Turbo steps down after about 20 seconds. Does the High mode of 1,000 lumens step down at all, or does it stay at 1,000 lumens for the full three hours? Thanks again.
If there is it’s too long for me to test out.
Nitecore includes a lanyard, but where are you supposed to attach it? I didn't see an attachment point for a lanyard.
Tie the lanyard to the pocket clip provided.
Great review as always. I’ve got the Thorfire VG-15 1070 lumens Flashlight. Have had it for about 4 years. Got it from Amazon for about £8. It’s got four modes of brightness, plush the strobe setting all controlled via the little rubber button at the base. It came with the battery and the belt clip. Terrific value and it’s still going strong. Battery lasts ages. If I didn’t have this I probably get the one you’ve just reviewed but it’s just so good. Best little torch I’ve ever had.
I haven’t used anything from Thorfire yet.
It’s a terrific compact little torch, 12.7cm in length, great grip, terrific illumination, about the same as the one in this review and it’s lasted so well. I did get a lanyard with it but I have no idea where it is now! Lol. I’m a Security Officer so it gets a lot of use. You have to take the battery out to charge it so that might be a an issue for some. It’s old fashioned in that sense.
My favorite edc flashlight is the Fenix LD30 and need to take the battery out to charge it. Not the end of the world but I’d still rather not have to do that.
@@ChrispyThings I found it On Amazon U.K. for £77. Looks like an amazing edc. If my Thorfire ever gives up the ghost I’ll get that or the E4K. Cheers.
I like your reviews the most.
If you come to Korea, I will buy you delicious food.
Thanks!
Everyone outside of the US: "98 DEGREES?!?!?!?!? Oh wait.... oh, ok, pfew"
I do food delivery and sometimes the night catches me and i need a strong bright compact flashlight where i can light up the customers house number and be able to take a picture of the food at the door for proof of delivery
Great vid. I have a P30 and its great. Random unrelated question. What's the brand of watch you have?
Sorry. Just watched the video on the Dango. Rad watch. Cheers again.
Excuse me, can you tell me what is that wristwatch you wearing? Thanks.
It’s the Dango Dive with the leather band. I’ll be doing a video on all 3 Dango watches soon.
Any tips on a flashlight with the same size and lumen (3000-4000) that can have the max output on for longer?
How should that Work?
Pretty cool light,would definitely be a great night stand light. Totally off topic but what is that watch you are sporting?! Great in depth review.As always keep the videos coming 👍
Last June we went to Niagara Falls and we stayed at a newer hotel in Buffalo, big-mistake. Every morning we’d leave to go to the Falls we would have to drive by the methadone clinic, there were ALWAYS a couple of hundred people standing around waiting for it to open...😐
Out of curiosity could I use a TypeC to TypeC connector and charge a cellphone with that battery in a pinch?
Good question. I haven’t tested it but it could work. I’d test now but don’t have a type c to type c.
@@ChrispyThings does not just tried it
Is it my imagination or do Fenix lights have longer run times then comparable Olights? If so, why?
Looks like a nice solid light. I wouldn’t want to rely on my ability to triple click a side button in a stress situation. I prefer a tail switch for turbo and strobe. Would be nice if it charged with the battery in place too. Good detailed review, thanks.
If you cannot remove the battery to replace it than it's rendered dead.
Idk when I’m watching this bought a olight seeker 2 pro n now I’m getting all this recommendations everywhere haha
@@Mappi75 yes sometimes it does have some issues were it would turn off by it self even when you barely turn it on for 3 ish secs then u have to keep tryna turn it on but it seems after a while it stops
. Love it .
. it will repel the bad dogs with out flooding into house windows
What are your thoughts on the Nitecore E4K?
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Not a fan of body mounted switches for a pocket carry light. Might check one out anyway.
Not a fan, it's too big to be EDC and it's using old gen XP LED. Just one XHP LED is the same output as 4 of those ones. I'm still waiting for a company do do a zoomable lens on the XHP bulbs.
Trash U.I. otherwise I like it. But U.I. is too important to me. And no lanyard hole. Thermal kickdown happen too soon.
@@Optiblue Who's making good XHP LED headlamps or flashlights? Olight?
you measured the temperature too far man.
The Nitecore E4K looks like a very good flashlight. The best part of the light to me is that they include a battery adapter so that you can use 2 primary x CR123A batteries in an emergency, and even RCR123A batteries. This is a BIG plus. Olight are you listening? ;-)
Nitecore calls this a two way clip, to me more like a reversible clip if one can re-position it. Can that be done Chrispy?
My closest light to this is the Olight Seeker Pro2. It has a bidirectional clip so I tried clipping it to a bill of a cap. It may not be comfortable for standard use but it does work, e.g. if you needed hands free to change a tire or provide some medical care. Wimpy caps and hats probably won't. LOL. What I don't like about the Nitecore E4K and the Olight Seeker Pro 2 is that they both come in Crappy White (CW). I prefer Neutral White (NW) for better perception. I understand their may be efficiency trade-offs but I think, at least the flashlight manufacturers should specify the color temperature and if needed perhaps encourage the LED manufacturers on this issu.
Chrispy, thanks for the review. I like the Spyderco shirt. :-) One of may favorite knives is the Spyderco HAP40 Wharncliffe Delica.
Can we change the orientation of the clip so that we clip it onto our hat?
Got mine today, this review helped. Takes a bit to get used to the switch, Once you get that down it is a
fabtastic flashlight. Like the turbo mode. The strobe is very disorienting, even off a moderately reflective surface.
Glad I bought it. I also ordered the Fenix PD36R. You can never have too many flashlights
Which do you prefer as a helmet light?
I have a TUP for 2 years and it is amazing! Nitecore rocks. But on this one i think the turbo time is to short!
compare 1000 lumens to 4400 lumens. that type of output is apparently to hot to handle on an EDC.
@@BronzeLincolns81 It get's hot indeed. I also have a astrolux MF01 mini, witch is smaller the the E4K and puts out a wopping 6200 lumen longer then 10 secs! But that one get hot also, so don't burn the fingers 😂
Which flashlight lastes longer time on the 4000 lumen mark?
Its a good little flashlight🔦Nothing Spectaculer!!!! I own one it was given to me by my Dad, just hate the little tail end button switch.
Forget Olight seeker 2 pro and seeker 2 flashlights. This one is way brighter! It's cheaper too. I want one!
I like the power button on the end of the light.
Looks like the Nitecore 10ix. Same output and LEDS but a plain 21700 cell.
I was debating the removal of the battery to charge as a negative . There is a plus side , that being a visual on the battery each time and heat dissipation while it’s charging . The other is a good seal to water on the flashlight body without an external charge port .
Nice-light
First time watching your channel. Good video. I had never heard of E4K. Does it come with velcro belt loop carrying case? My current EDC is a MH20. Im always up for adding another to the collection. What do you think of Nitecore's new flashlights with built in batteries? Thx for the informative video.
It comes with everything I showed at the beginning of the video. And I haven’t tried the new flashlights with the built in batts. Thanks for watching!
really bad idea, al batteries run down then your flashlight is dead. also even more important if your using it and it gets low you can't pop in a fresh battery.
Yeah man they came out with the new model 2000 lumens but you know what this is an older video but I think you got a great voice speaking voice for doing these videos you're very precise and on point thank you for sharing it man ordering one the upgrade I love the button on it that's what I like the most because at night time I could feel that button a lot of these flashlights have a smooth button at night time you can't see it it's a pain in the ass from going around to try to find the button because you always end up pushing the little rubber cover 😂😂😂😂😂
Thanks for watching!
Brilliant, Nitecore gives the weight without the battery, or clip attached. Fine, take off the clip. But honestly who the hell is going to carry this or ANY light without the battery in it? No one, that's who.
Good review! This light is indeed interesting. I have Nitecore EA41 and HC30(headlamp). Great lights. But they have a very stupid feature I hope Nitecore will get rid of: while moonmode and turbomode have direct access they are still included in the memory. SO annoying and unnecessary! I tried to understand your description of E4K: are moonmode and turbomode excluded from the memory?
Bravo
to properly measure the temperature you have to basically hold that thermometer right up to the flashlight.
the thermometer senses in the shape of a cone, similar to a flashlight, the further you are away the bigger the measured area is - the laser just shows the middle and the measurement is an average.
on the side of these thermometers they usually indicate the dimensions of the cone so you get an idea of the max distance you can measure from
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What watch are you wearing in this vid?
That’s a Dango Dive with the leather strap.
I like some of the unique features of the light. But it seems marketed toward the lumen hungry crowd. I wish the light had deeper reflectors that would give a bit more throw while maintaining a good amount flood.
I carry the e18r from fenix, only 750 lumens but the reflector really maximizes those 750 lumens!
Absolutely. More throw would’ve been nice. This light is very bright but I wish it lasted longer than 20 seconds.
Strange that in m ycountry it says it has only 3 year warranty.
The Beacon mode is pretty cool .
I doubt this will stay on high for 3 hours. It probably starts stepping down toward mid after a short time.
Iam from Buffalo just subbed for that reason
Thanks man!
Me too!
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Is this as good as the lumintop fw3a?
You just can't make an EDC flashlight using larger cells. If I clip a flashlight of that diameter to my front/side pocket and keep a knife clipped inside the opposite pocket, that makes an unacceptably "wide load" that gets caught on things. Shoving it into a back pocket makes it hard to sit, and means that the pocket can't be used to carry other stuff or else it can fall out easily. A flashlight that uses a single 18650 cell is as big as I'd want in a front pocket, and for EDC I'd prefer if it's riding in the pocket, not on the side edge. And that means going for RCR123.
My first ever item I bought from Nite core was a battery charger around 5 years ago. It lasted less than 6 months. Tried to get a new one from the manufacturer but no good. First and last item I will purchase from them.
😂 same thing happened to me I bought two - 4 slot nitecore intelicharger. One of them suddenly stopped working for no reason and the other is possibly still working as a result like you I’ve never bought anything nitecore again. I’m presently using a Xtar charger and it’s awesome and it can charge protected 21700 battery. Love xtar!
This vs the seeker 4 pro would be a good review..cuz I have the seeker and contemplating the e4k. I love the seeker but it's almost to floody would be nice to have a little more throw at the lower settings
Can you hold it in your hand without getting burned in turbo mode for 30mins?
My turbo only lasts 20 seconds so not sure how they got this light to run for 30 minutes on turbo.
At turbo this light(like the most lights today) is heavily overpowered. No chance it could sustain 4400lm for 30min, that would demand 2cells. Apart from that the heat dissipation is far from sufficient. Such a small light would be burning hot and the LEDs fry.
What's wrong with just 2 settings max 3,! 🤷🤦
Is this better than fenix pd35
Im a big fenix fan. Im convinced they make the best lights. Somebody prove me wrong
The LD30 is one of my favorite lights right now.
my EDC is the Zebralight SC62 whch is a much better EDC than the E4K, but I also like Fenix flashlights. I have over 20 of them.
Lacks instant ON.. Who wants to wait in the dark, strange noises.. 😱🤣
Wish they had a neutral white mode/ SST20 or Nichia 219c option.
What kind of watch u have on in this video ? Nice
That’s a Dango Dive with the leather band
Does it work with any USB c or a special nitecore one?
Standard USB C works just fine.
@@ChrispyThings thanks I used one from ring door bell it was working but it stoped working.
Great review. What watch are you wearing?
Dango Dive 👍🏻
I've seen a lot of flashlights fail after being dropped. How does this flashlight fair after a drop?
I’ve only dropped it once. It still works ok. It was from about 3 ft.
@@ChrispyThings Thank you for the information.
Nice watch, which one is that? Kind regards from Gemany
Heisenberg FS It’s the Dango Dive with the leather band. I’ll be doing a review soon.
Great vid mate, would love to have seen out night outdoor shots to show us that 4.4k lumens :)
I showed turbo outside at night.
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Remember when 1000 lumen lights were top of the line? Now you can get a good one for 25 bucks. The price for these will come down too, and that's when I might buy one. Or not, because I can't see a situation where I would ever need a 4K light.
I need 1000-2000lumens wich one is good
Ourchaising decisions , which is bether, the e4k or olight seeker 2 pro ?
Tough decision. I love both lights. I guess it all depends if you need the extra lumens and flood of this E4K