I really don't think there's a "better", more like right tool for the job.
Personally I'm having a small EDC (keychain), and a larger or EDC (backpack). That let's me always have a light with me, and the options are greater if I'm carrying my backpack.
For me, this is Zebralight 18650-sized flashlight and headlight in backpack, and Lumintop Tool AAA on keychain. Especially the backpack-stuff I'm extremely pleased with. It's reliable, it's there when I need it and it works when I need it, and it's both small and light enough that I don't mind backpack-EDCing them. The wide choice in output is also perfect for EDC IMHO. I don't know what I'll need it for, but the lights adapt well to most needs. For me, that's made these perfect to the point that I'm not currently considering alternatives.