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Nitecore HC35 vs Olight Perun 2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Perun 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Perun 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Perun 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Perun 2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Perun 2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 300% 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$81Cheapest
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Lightest
161 g (5.68 oz)Heaviest
Length
128.2 mm (5.05 in)Longest
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2700 lmHighest output
2500 lmLowest output
Max candela
4500 cdLowest candela
6889 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
134 m (440 ft)Lowest
166 m (545 ft)Highest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
18000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion (recommended, rechargeable)
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Micro-USB
MCC3 USB magnetic charging cable with up to 2A current
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial useHandheld useMaintenanceDeep carryOutdoor applications
CampingFishingEveryday carryOutdoor activitiesGeneral useHousehold tasksHands-free useRight-angle illumination
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
High maximum output of 2500 lumensVersatile usage as headlamp or handheld flashlightFast USB magnetic charging with 2A currentBuilt-in proximity sensor for safetyStrong magnetic base and pocket clip for versatile mountingWide and broad beam suitable for close-range tasks
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 heavy and bulky for headlamp use due to large 21700 batteryMay be uncomfortable for jogging or activities with head bouncingUses cool white low-CRI LED which may not appeal to all users
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