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Nitecore HC35 vs Nitecore TUP
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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
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 most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP 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 TUP stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 useHandheld useMaintenanceDeep carryOutdoor applications
EDCKeychain carryShort illuminationEmergencyTactical 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
Compact and lightweightGood output for sizeUseful OLED displayMultiple brightness levels with easy interfaceQuick USB chargingMetal key ring withstands heavy weight
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
Plastic body is prone to damage, especially on keychainNo tailstand capabilityLED not perfectly centered in optic
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