Nitecore did a lot of innovating in this light. The UHi-MAX LED, dedicated lockout toggle switch, two-stage switch, and rotating port cover are all rare or unheard and there’s no other light that combines all those features (except Nitecore’s EDC35). I don’t think this particular implementation of the UHi-MAX LED adds much value and I would rather have just had a UHi-20, but I’m excited for future lights with UHi-MAX LEDs to see what Nitecore can do. I do not like the seemingly needless built-in battery. Other than that, this is an incredibly solid and high-performing light that’s a great choice if you want instant turbo, convenient charging, convenient lockout, and Lumensheild flood mode all in an EDC-size package.
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Im testing the TM9K Pro with 3 of those UHi 40 Max LEDs and so far i share your summation. The Lumin Shield doesn’t really add much except more throw and output…for 7 seconds before stepping down. You can reactivate it, but it’s thermally regulated to about 55 C or so and won’t kick into higher output until it’s cooled off to around 50 C. At that temp though even Search mode ( like Turbo mode- with the 3 UHi 40 round dies at max output) lasts about 7 seconds then steps down to High for 10 seconds, then steps down again to a low outout forever. Basically you get a useful 4 mode UI and two burst modes. The TM12K Pro was the same with momentary Turbo, but it lasted much longer than Luminshield. Oh, and same built in cell as the edc35.
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How much does it cost and where can I buy one?
Check the pricing and availability section at the top of the review 
Great Review. Right now i want to buy an NightCore EDC light. Wich one would you recommend? The EDC33 or the EDC35?
It just comes down to your personal preference. For all intents and purposes they’re exactly the same except for size, weight, brightness, and runtime. If you want something that’s a pretty typical EDC size, get the EDC33. If you don’t mind something a little bulkier and heavier, get the EDC35. I found that I liked carrying the EDC33 more and I liked using the EDC35 more.
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Just an unsolicited comment: I wanted to buy EDC33 - liked everything about it, rightly or wrongly. Then I played with it at a store and the tail ‘tactical’ switch disagreed with me. It’s worth getting the light in a hand before commiting to it - that’s my conclusion.
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