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Nitecore HC35 vs Nitecore HC65 UHE
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1363% 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$114.95Cheapest
US$124Most expensive
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Lightest
152 g (5.36 oz)Heaviest
Length
128.2 mm (5.05 in)Longest
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2700 lmHighest output
2000 lmLowest output
Max candela
4500 cdLowest candela
13454 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
134 m (440 ft)Lowest
232 m (761 ft)Highest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
4920 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion (recommended, rechargeable)
1x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB-C built-in
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aero-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial useHandheld useMaintenanceDeep carryOutdoor applications
CampingHikingHuntingIndustrial workEDC use
Common praise
High output of 2700 lumensLong runtime up to 1200 hours on ultralowVersatile 5 brightness levels and 3 special modesComfortable and durable aero grade aluminum bodyWaterproof to IP68 and impact resistant to 1 meterIncludes 21700 4000mAh rechargeable battery and USB charging cable
High output brightness with good beam qualityLong runtime up to 82 hours on lower modesVersatile lighting including white, red, and reading lightsDurable and well-built with anodized aluminum bodyComfortable adjustable headband with optional over-the-top strap
Common complaints
Turbo mode only accessible with high discharge batteriesBattery not included in some cases leading to additional purchaseSingle switch interface may require practice to cycle modes
Headlamp is somewhat heavy due to build qualityCharging speed can be slower compared to external chargers
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