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Nitecore HC35 vs Nitecore NU33
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU33 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 286% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 130% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 286% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 716% 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$114.95Most expensive
US$49.95Cheapest
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
95.5 g (3.37 oz)Lightest
Length
128.2 mm (5.05 in)Longest
62.3 mm (2.45 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2700 lmHighest output
700 lmLowest output
Max candela
4500 cdLowest candela
4578 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
134 m (440 ft)Lowest
135 m (443 ft)Highest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
8820 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion (recommended, rechargeable)
Built-in 2000mAh Li-ion battery
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IP66
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
PC and aluminum metal materials
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial useHandheld useMaintenanceDeep carryOutdoor applications
Night runningTrekkingHikingCampingOutdoor adventuresEmergency lighting
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
Compact and lightweight designMultiple lighting modes with high CRI optionLong maximum runtime of up to 147 hours on low modeUSB-C fast charging with approximately 1.5 hours charge timeComfortable to wear with adjustable headband and stable fitGood quality construction with durable materialsLockout mode prevents accidental activation
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
Sealed non-user replaceable batteryRed mode lacks low output levelIP66 rating less than some higher-grade headlampsNo PWM in LED driver, but this is generally positiveLimited tilt adjustment (only downward about 75 degrees)
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