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Fenix UC35 vs Nitecore P20iX
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P20iX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P20iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 129% 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$126Most expensive
US$119.95Cheapest
Weight
89 g (3.14 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Length
140 mm (5.51 in)Shortest
141.5 mm (5.57 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
4000 lmHighest output
Max candela
17700 cdHighest candela
12200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
266 m (873 ft)Highest
221 m (725 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
21000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or two CR123A batteries
1 x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion battery or 2 x CR123A non-rechargeable batteries
Charging type
Micro USB 5V/2A
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
High strength oxidation-resistant aluminum with HAIII hard anodized finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish, silicon nitride ceramic inlays in strike bezel
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryPolicingOutdoor lightingEmergency standbyEveryday carry
Flood illuminationEveryday carryTactical and law enforcement useOutdoor, tactical, maritime applications
Common praise
Powerful output for its sizeLong maximum runtime especially in moonlight modeDurable aircraft-grade aluminum body with good impact and water resistanceConvenient dual-switch interface with tactical tail and side functional switchIncluded high capacity rechargeable 18650 battery and micro USB charging
High brightness output and excellent flood illuminationLong runtime at various brightness levelsDurable build with waterproof and impact resistanceUser-friendly interface with multiple modes and quick strobe accessIncluded high-capacity 21700 battery and USB-C charging
Common complaints
Battery level indication only works with 18650 Li-ion batteryCharging only possible when flashlight is off and at low output
Slightly longer length may not suit shallow pockets for compact EDC use
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