Comparison Console
Acebeam H35 vs Nitecore NU43
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU43 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31% 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$86.09Cheapest
Weight
163 g (5.75 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
79.8 mm (3.14 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2600 lmHighest output
1400 lmLowest output
Max candela
7225 cdHighest candela
3800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
12960 minLongest runtime
9900 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (3800mAh)
Built-in 18650 Li-ion battery (3400mAh)
Charging type
USB-C charging port 5V 2A, about 3.5 hours full charge
USB-C (5V 2A)
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)
Stamped aluminum alloy front housing, special PC plastic rear housing
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial workCampingHikingHuntingSearch and rescueEmergency lighting
Trail runningNight runningTrekkingHikingCampingPatrolIndustrial maintenanceEmergency lightingOutdoor activities
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
Lightweight and comfortable for extended wearBright max output with dual beam flood and spotLong runtime with high-capacity 18650 batteryDurable construction and excellent waterproofingConvenient USB-C charging and fast charge timeIntelligent light sensor for obstacle avoidanceMultiple brightness levels and modes including red light and beacon
Common complaints
Not suitable for fast-paced activities like trail running due to bulk and weight
Turbo mode limited to 30 secondsHigh sensitivity of light sensor may vary depending on environment
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