Comparison Console
Acebeam H35 vs Nitecore HC35
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam H35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 456% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$100Cheapest
US$114.95Most expensive
Weight
163 g (5.75 oz)Heaviest
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Lightest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
128.2 mm (5.05 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2600 lmLowest output
2700 lmHighest output
Max candela
7225 cdHighest candela
4500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)Highest
134 m (440 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
12960 minShortest runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (3800mAh)
21700 Li-ion (recommended, rechargeable)
Charging type
USB-C charging port 5V 2A, about 3.5 hours full charge
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy (all-metal unibody)
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial workCampingHikingHuntingSearch and rescueEmergency lighting
Industrial useHandheld useMaintenanceDeep carryOutdoor applications
Common praise
Brightest red LED headlamp availableWide and adjustable beamDurable build with all-metal bodyLong runtime especially on ultra-low and red modesRemovable and rechargeable 18650 batteryComfortable and reliable strapGood warranty and customer service
High output of 2700 lumensLong runtime up to 1200 hours on ultralowVersatile 5 brightness levels and 3 special modesComfortable and durable aero grade aluminum bodyWaterproof to IP68 and impact resistant to 1 meterIncludes 21700 4000mAh rechargeable battery and USB charging cable
Common complaints
Not suitable for fast-paced activities like trail running due to bulk and weight
Turbo mode only accessible with high discharge batteriesBattery not included in some cases leading to additional purchaseSingle switch interface may require practice to cycle modes
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