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Nitecore EDC35 vs ThruNite TN11S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 502% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 502% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 44% 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$89.95Cheapest
US$99Most expensive
Weight
171 g (6.03 oz)Heaviest
169.2 g (5.97 oz)Lightest
Length
124.3 mm (4.89 in)Shortest
157.5 mm (6.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
830 lmLowest output
Max candela
75700 cdHighest candela
28900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
550 m (1804 ft)Highest
355 m (1165 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5400 minShortest runtime
7800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 21700 Li-ion 6000mAh battery
1 or 2 x 18650 or 3/4 x CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
Material
7075-T6 military-grade aluminum alloy, HA III hard-anodized finish
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical EDCSecurity patrolLaw enforcementSearch and rescuePersonal defenseEmergency lighting
EDC useThrowing beamMilitary and tactical application
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
Solid build qualityNicely spaced modesGood beam throw for an XM-L lightIncludes a sturdy clip and holsterHighly focused even beamProgrammable memory function
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
Actual output lower than advertised on single 18650Side switch can be hard to activateDoes not tailstand without modificationPWM is noticeable on some modesClip can be difficult to installSome users find the dual switch inconvenient
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