Nitecore EDC23 2500 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Ultra-Slim EDC Flashlight

Great Flashlight & Customer Service!

I received the EDC23 last Fall as a gift from a family member. It was purchased through Nitecore's store on Amazon. It was my first experience with this style of 'flat' light. I've been belt-carrying the EDC23 for the past nine months or so, and it's a great light! The user interface is fairly intuitive and the display makes it easy to see brightness level, battery status, etc.. The lock switch also ensures that the light doesn't accidently turn on. At 2,500 lumens, it's plenty bright for most daily use cases! My only concern with the design is the placement of the clip -- if pocket-carried, the top of the light sticks out too much and tends to catch on things. I don't generally pocket-carry this light, but it may be an issue for others who do. Unfortunately, a month or so ago, the main power/mode select button started malfunctioning. The flashlight would only stay on if the power button was held, and the mode select only worked sporadically. I emailed Nitecore support about the issue, and Sam M. issued an RMA right away. Within a day of Nitecore receiving my malfunctioning light, a brand-new one was shipped to me at no charge. I've been testing the replacement light for the past week or so, and it's working flawlessly so far. Very pleased with the service & flashlight! If you're in the market for a flat light, the EDC23 is definitely recommended! I'll be sure to update this review if anything changes, though.

For an everyday carry, it's pretty good. The clip is terrible, and the strobe setting is useless. But all in all, it's not awful for the price. If you're looking for a life-saving light, I really wouldn't recommend this one. It's good for some things, but it has had issues, and from the replacement I received, I can tell I'll have them again. But for a pocket daily in its price point, it's pretty good.

Almost perfect for us lefties

This is my new favorite light. I am shocked at how bright it is and how long the throw is for its size. Its teh first new light I have bought in years and its great. The only problem is I am a leftie and keep this on my strong side (knife on support side and having both on the same side was uncomfortable). I constantly find that I am disengaging the lockout when I put things in my pocket (expecially my phone, the rubber case always hits it). I do not expect a lefty version of this, just something I have to deal with.