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Fenix HL32R-T vs Nitecore HC35
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix HL32R-T stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 238% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HL32R-T stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HL32R-T stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HL32R-T stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 238% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HL32R-T stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 700% 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$119.95Most expensive
US$114.95Cheapest
Weight
107 g (3.77 oz)Lightest
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
Length
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
128.2 mm (5.05 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
800 lmLowest output
2700 lmHighest output
Max candela
365 cdLowest candela
4500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
132 m (433 ft)Lowest
134 m (440 ft)Highest
Max runtime
9000 minShortest runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x rechargeable ARB-LP1900 Li-ion battery or 3 x AAA batteries
21700 Li-ion (recommended, rechargeable)
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Magnesium alloy
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningJoggingOutdoor activities requiring hands-free lighting
Industrial useHandheld useMaintenanceDeep carryOutdoor applications
Common praise
Excellent build qualityLightweight designVersatile lighting options
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
Slight bounce during running due to size
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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