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Acebeam H35 vs Nitecore HC65 V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 270% 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$100Most expensive
US$96.75Cheapest
Weight
163 g (5.75 oz)Heaviest
114.5 g (4.04 oz)Lightest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
90.8 mm (3.57 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2600 lmHighest output
1750 lmLowest output
Max candela
7225 cdHighest candela
7000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)Highest
165 m (541 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
12960 minShortest runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (3800mAh)
18650 rechargeable Li-ion (3.6V)
Charging type
USB-C charging port 5V 2A, about 3.5 hours full charge
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2 meters waterproof and submersible)
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 HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial workCampingHikingHuntingSearch and rescueEmergency lighting
CampingGeneral nighttime useHands-free lighting
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
Good value for moneyVersatile brightness levelsLong battery lifeGood build qualityIncludes convenient red light modes
Common complaints
Not suitable for fast-paced activities like trail running due to bulk and weight
Slightly heavy for a headlampUSB-C charging speed around 2h25m, slower than some prefer
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