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Nitecore HC35 vs Nitecore TUP

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Nitecore TUP stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TUP stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% 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

Cheapest

Nitecore TUP stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore HC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore TUP stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore HC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore TUP stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 170% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore TUP stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore HC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1614% 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.

Nitecore HC35 — Beam distance: 134 m (440 ft)Nitecore HC35 — Max candela: 4500 cdNitecore HC35 — Weight: 138.5 g (4.89 oz)Nitecore HC35 — Length: 128.2 mm (5.05 in)Nitecore HC35 — Retail price: US$114.95Nitecore HC35 — Max lumens: 2700 lmNitecore TUP — Beam distance: 180 m (591 ft)Nitecore TUP — Max candela: 8130 cdNitecore TUP — Weight: 53.2 g (1.88 oz)Nitecore TUP — Length: 70.3 mm (2.77 in)Nitecore TUP — Retail price: US$85Nitecore TUP — Max lumens: 1000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$114.95Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
53.2 g (1.88 oz)Lightest
Length
128.2 mm (5.05 in)Longest
70.3 mm (2.77 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2700 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
4500 cdLowest candela
8130 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
134 m (440 ft)Lowest
180 m (591 ft)Highest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion (recommended, rechargeable)
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion (1200mAh)
Charging type
Micro-USB
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IP54
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Plastic + aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Industrial Use▣Handheld Use▣Maintenance▣Deep Carry▣Outdoor Applications
▣EDC▣Keychain Carry▣Short Illumination▣Emergency▣Tactical Use
Common praise
✓High Output Of 2700 Lumens✓Long Runtime Up To 1200 Hours On Ultralow✓Versatile 5 Brightness Levels And 3 Special Modes✓Comfortable And Durable Aero Grade Aluminum Body✓Waterproof To Ip68 And Impact Resistant To 1 Meter✓Includes 21700 4000mah Rechargeable Battery And USB Charging Cable
✓Compact And Lightweight✓Good Output For Size✓Useful Oled Display✓Multiple Brightness Levels With Easy Interface✓Quick USB Charging✓Metal Key Ring Withstands Heavy Weight
Common complaints
⚠Turbo Mode Only Accessible With High Discharge Batteries⚠Battery Not Included In Some Cases Leading To Additional Purchase⚠Single Switch Interface May Require Practice To Cycle Modes
⚠Plastic Body Is Prone To Damage, Especially On Keychain⚠No Tailstand Capability⚠LED Not Perfectly Centered In Optic

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