Comparison Console
Nitecore HC35 vs Nitecore NU40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 170% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 170% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 900% 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$61Cheapest
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Length
128.2 mm (5.05 in)Longest
79.8 mm (3.14 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2700 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
4500 cdHighest candela
2700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
134 m (440 ft)Highest
100 m (328 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
7200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion (recommended, rechargeable)
Built-in 18650 Li-ion 2600mAh rechargeable
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB-C (5V 2A)
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
PC plastic rear housing with aluminum alloy front housing
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial useHandheld useMaintenanceDeep carryOutdoor applications
HikingTrail runningCampingCyclingMaintenanceOutdoor activities
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
Lightweight and compact designHigh maximum output with uniform beamLong runtime especially on low modesUSB-C fast rechargeableDurable construction with good heat dissipationMultiple brightness levels and special modes including red light for night vision preservation
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
Runtime on highest output (Turbo) is limitedSome users may prefer longer beam distance for certain tasks
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