Comparison Console
Nitecore HC35 vs Nitecore TM9K TAC
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore HC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 263% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 263% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1900% 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$173Most expensive
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Lightest
218.5 g (7.71 oz)Heaviest
Length
128.2 mm (5.05 in)Longest
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2700 lmLowest output
9800 lmHighest output
Max candela
4500 cdLowest candela
19800 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
134 m (440 ft)Lowest
280 m (919 ft)Highest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
3600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion (recommended, rechargeable)
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB-C, QC supported
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy, HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial useHandheld useMaintenanceDeep carryOutdoor applications
Tactical applicationsSearch and rescueEmergency lightingEveryday carry (EDC)
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
Extremely bright maximum output: 9800 lumensDurable construction with military-grade anodized aluminumWaterproof to 2 meters submersionMultiple brightness modes and strobeTurboReady one-handed operationLong runtime especially at lower output levelsBuilt-in rechargeable battery with quick USB-C chargingLockout 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
Relatively short impact resistance (1 meter) compared to some tactical modelsHeavy for EDC at over 200 gramsMaximum beam throw limited to about 280 meters
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