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Nitecore HC35 vs Streamlight Twin-Task USB
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 20% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Twin-Task USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 620% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Twin-Task USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Twin-Task USB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Twin-Task USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 620% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Twin-Task USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6216% 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$98.13Cheapest
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Lightest
173 g (6.10 oz)Heaviest
Length
128.2 mm (5.05 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
2700 lmHighest output
375 lmLowest output
Max candela
4500 cdHighest candela
3650 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
134 m (440 ft)Highest
121 m (397 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
1140 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion (recommended, rechargeable)
Lithium ion rechargeable
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB charging cable included
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
High impact, super tough nylon polymer with polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial useHandheld useMaintenanceDeep carryOutdoor applications
Outdoor activitiesProfessional useClose-up tasksDistance 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
Dual spot and floodlight modes for versatile useGood runtime on multiple brightness settingsComfortable adjustable head strapRechargeable via USB, convenient lithium ion battery
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
Not waterproof beyond IPX4 ratingLimited detailed physical dimension specs available
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