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Nitecore EDC35 vs Sofirn Q8 Plus
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 220% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 188% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 220% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 400% 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$76.99Cheapest
Weight
171 g (6.03 oz)Lightest
492 g (17.35 oz)Heaviest
Length
124.3 mm (4.89 in)Shortest
133 mm (5.24 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmLowest output
16000 lmHighest output
Max candela
75700 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
550 m (1804 ft)Highest
507 m (1663 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5400 minLongest runtime
1080 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 21700 Li-ion 6000mAh battery
3x 21700 Li-Ion batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
7075-T6 military-grade aluminum alloy, HA III hard-anodized finish
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical EDCSecurity patrolLaw enforcementSearch and rescuePersonal defenseEmergency lighting
CampingSearch and rescueWorkOutdoor companionHikingEmergency preparedness
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
Extremely bright output (16000 lumens)Long runtime with sustained high brightnessUSB-C charge and power bank capabilitiesDurable aerospace-grade aluminum buildIPX8 water resistanceVersatile Anduril 2.0 user interface with many modes
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
Weight is quite heavy for EDC (492 grams without batteries)Large size may not fit standard pocketsSome users note advice to fully tighten tailcap for waterproofingNo magnetic tailcap or pocket clip included
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