Comparison Console
Acebeam H35 vs Nitecore HC65 UHE
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam H35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 163% 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$124Most expensive
Weight
163 g (5.75 oz)Heaviest
152 g (5.36 oz)Lightest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2600 lmHighest output
2000 lmLowest output
Max candela
7225 cdLowest candela
13454 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)Lowest
232 m (761 ft)Highest
Max runtime
12960 minLongest runtime
4920 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (3800mAh)
1x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C charging port 5V 2A, about 3.5 hours full charge
USB-C built-in
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy (all-metal unibody)
Aero-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial workCampingHikingHuntingSearch and rescueEmergency lighting
CampingHikingHuntingIndustrial workEDC use
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 brightness with good beam qualityLong runtime up to 82 hours on lower modesVersatile lighting including white, red, and reading lightsDurable and well-built with anodized aluminum bodyComfortable adjustable headband with optional over-the-top strap
Common complaints
Not suitable for fast-paced activities like trail running due to bulk and weight
Headlamp is somewhat heavy due to build qualityCharging speed can be slower compared to external chargers
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