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Nitecore HC35 vs Sofirn D25LR
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn D25LR stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 358% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 423% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 358% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31204% 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$22Cheapest
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
80 g (2.82 oz)Lightest
Length
128.2 mm (5.05 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2700 lmHighest output
590 lmLowest output
Max candela
4500 cdHighest candela
700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
134 m (440 ft)Highest
53 m (174 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
230 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion (recommended, rechargeable)
18650 Li-ion
Charging type
Micro-USB
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX6
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial useHandheld useMaintenanceDeep carryOutdoor applications
Outdoor activitiesBudget-conscious usersLight paintingStargazingHunting
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 CRI white light with good color renderingDeep 660nm red LED preserving night visionAffordable priceGood runtime with low voltage protectionSimple and effective user interfaceComfortable headband without top strap
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
Build quality is decent but not robust enough for rough conditionsSlight green tint in white LED noted by some usersUnregulated output with step down after short time on highHeavier than ideal for runningThreads need lubrication for smooth battery insertion
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