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Nitecore HC35 vs SureFire Maximus
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 29% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% 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 HC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Maximus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 308% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Maximus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Maximus 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.
SureFire Maximus 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 79900% 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$114.95Cheapest
US$469Most expensive
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Lightest
195 g (6.88 oz)Heaviest
Length
128.2 mm (5.05 in)Longest
108.6 mm (4.28 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2700 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
4500 cdHighest candela
4100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
134 m (440 ft)Highest
128 m (420 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion (recommended, rechargeable)
Integrated lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
Micro-USB
Wall AC and car DC chargers included
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Magnesium body
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial useHandheld useMaintenanceDeep carryOutdoor applications
Hands-free outdoor illuminationCaving and mountain adventuresAdjustable lighting needs
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
Adjustable output dial easy to use with glovesComfortable no-chafe headband and moisture-wicking forehead padRobust magnesium construction and reliable battery life
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 for a headlamp at 195 gramsCharging port protective cap may be flimsyBattery pack design protrudes and can hit objects
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