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Fenix UC35 vs Nitecore P20iX

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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

Cheapest

Nitecore P20iX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix UC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix UC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore P20iX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix UC35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore P20iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore P20iX stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

Fenix UC35 — Beam distance: 266 m (873 ft)Fenix UC35 — Max candela: 17700 cdFenix UC35 — Weight: 89 g (3.14 oz)Fenix UC35 — Length: 140 mm (5.51 in)Fenix UC35 — Retail price: US$126Fenix UC35 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Nitecore P20iX — Beam distance: 221 m (725 ft)Nitecore P20iX — Max candela: 12200 cdNitecore P20iX — Weight: 116 g (4.09 oz)Nitecore P20iX — Length: 141.5 mm (5.57 in)Nitecore P20iX — Retail price: US$119.95Nitecore P20iX — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
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
▣Military▣Policing▣Outdoor Lighting▣Emergency Standby▣Everyday Carry
▣Flood Illumination▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical And Law Enforcement Use▣Outdoor, Tactical, Maritime Applications
Common praise
✓Powerful Output For Its Size✓Long Maximum Runtime Especially In Moonlight Mode✓Durable Aircraft Grade Aluminum Body With Good Impact And Water Resistance✓Convenient Dual Switch Interface With Tactical Tail And Side Functional Switch✓Included High Capacity Rechargeable 18650 Battery And Micro USB Charging
✓High Brightness Output And Excellent Flood Illumination✓Long Runtime At Various Brightness Levels✓Durable Build With Waterproof And Impact Resistance✓User Friendly Interface With Multiple Modes And Quick Strobe Access✓Included High Capacity 21700 Battery And USB C Charging
Common complaints
⚠Battery Level Indication Only Works With 18650 Li Ion Battery⚠Charging 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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