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Nitecore EDC35 vs SureFire G2X Tactical

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

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SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 733% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 733% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8900% 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.

Nitecore EDC35 — Beam distance: 550 m (1804 ft)Nitecore EDC35 — Max candela: 75700 cdNitecore EDC35 — Weight: 171 g (6.03 oz)Nitecore EDC35 — Length: 124.3 mm (4.89 in)Nitecore EDC35 — Retail price: US$89.95Nitecore EDC35 — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)SureFire G2X Tactical — Beam distance: 248 m (814 ft)SureFire G2X Tactical — Max candela: 26293 cdSureFire G2X Tactical — Weight: 150 g (5.29 oz)SureFire G2X Tactical — Length: 127 mm (5.00 in)SureFire G2X Tactical — Retail price: US$80SureFire G2X Tactical — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$89.95Most expensive
US$80Cheapest
Weight
171 g (6.03 oz)Heaviest
150 g (5.29 oz)Lightest
Length
124.3 mm (4.89 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
75700 cdHighest candela
26293 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
550 m (1804 ft)Highest
248 m (814 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5400 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 21700 Li-ion 6000mAh battery
2 x CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
7075-T6 military-grade aluminum alloy, HA III hard-anodized finish
Nitrolon body with aluminum head
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical EDC▣Security Patrol▣Law Enforcement▣Search And Rescue▣Personal Defense▣Emergency Lighting
▣Tactical Use▣Duty Carry▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Rugged Reliable Light For Tough Conditions
Common praise
✓Extremely High Brightness Output For Its Size✓Long Beam Distance With Strong Throw (550 Meters)✓Versatile Lighting Modes Including Momentary Tactical Modes✓Built In 6000mah Battery With USB C Charging And Battery Level Indicators✓Robust Build Quality With Military Grade Materials And High Waterproof Rating✓Useful Locking Switch To Prevent Accidental Activation✓Good Thermal Regulation To Prevent Overheating
✓Rugged And Virtually Indestructible Construction✓Bright 600 Lumens Output Sufficient For Tactical Use✓Dual Output Modes For Versatility✓Compact Size Relative To Power
Common complaints
⚠Internal Non Removable Battery May Be A Downside For Some Users⚠Initial Difficulty In Activating Without Triggering Momentary Modes⚠Lumin Shield And Search Modes Are Momentary Only⚠Runtime On Highest Steady Mode Is Limited Due To Thermal Step Down⚠Lack Of High Cri Or Warmer Color Temperature Leds
⚠Not Rechargeable⚠Moderate Weight Compared To Ultra Compact Models⚠Limited Runtime On High Output

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