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Nitecore EDC35 vs Nitecore NU40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% 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$89.95Most expensive
US$61Cheapest
Weight
171 g (6.03 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Length
124.3 mm (4.89 in)Longest
79.8 mm (3.14 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
75700 cdHighest candela
2700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
550 m (1804 ft)Highest
100 m (328 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5400 minShortest runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 21700 Li-ion 6000mAh battery
Built-in 18650 Li-ion 2600mAh rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (5V 2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
7075-T6 military-grade aluminum alloy, HA III hard-anodized finish
PC plastic rear housing with aluminum alloy front housing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical EDCSecurity patrolLaw enforcementSearch and rescuePersonal defenseEmergency lighting
HikingTrail runningCampingCyclingMaintenanceOutdoor activities
Common praise
Extremely high brightness output for its sizeLong beam distance with strong throw (550 meters)Versatile lighting modes including momentary tactical modesBuilt-in 6000mAh battery with USB-C charging and battery level indicatorsRobust build quality with military-grade materials and high waterproof ratingUseful locking switch to prevent accidental activationGood thermal regulation to prevent overheating
Lightweight and compact designHigh maximum output with uniform beamLong runtime especially on low modesUSB-C fast rechargeableDurable construction with good heat dissipationMultiple brightness levels and special modes including red light for night vision preservation
Common complaints
Internal non-removable battery may be a downside for some usersInitial difficulty in activating without triggering momentary modesLUMIN SHIELD and SEARCH modes are momentary onlyRuntime on highest steady mode is limited due to thermal step-downLack of high CRI or warmer color temperature LEDs
Runtime on highest output (Turbo) is limitedSome users may prefer longer beam distance for certain tasks
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