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Nitecore HC35 vs Streamlight Double Clutch USB
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Double Clutch USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Double Clutch USB 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 2060% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Double Clutch USB 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.
Streamlight Double Clutch USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Double Clutch USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2060% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Double Clutch USB 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 34186% 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$80.95Cheapest
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
114.25 g (4.03 oz)Lightest
Length
128.2 mm (5.05 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
2700 lmHighest output
125 lmLowest output
Max candela
4500 cdHighest candela
1700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
134 m (440 ft)Highest
82 m (269 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion (recommended, rechargeable)
USB rechargeable lithium polymer battery, 3x AAA alkaline or lithium batteries (backup)
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Impact-resistant polymer (engineering polymer, polycarbonate lens)
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial useHandheld useMaintenanceDeep carryOutdoor applications
Work tasks requiring adjustable beamHands-free lightingUse with hard hatsNear and distance lighting
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
Versatile lighting with adjustable spot and flood beamsRechargeable with backup battery optionComfortable, low-profile with tilting headDurable and dependable for work or outdoor use
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
USB AC adapter not includedRuntime is moderate, not very long for high modes
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