Comparison Console
Nitecore HC35 vs SureFire Minimus
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 800% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 132% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 800% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus 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$266.95Most expensive
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Length
128.2 mm (5.05 in)Longest
113.3 mm (4.46 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2700 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
4500 cdHighest candela
1100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
134 m (440 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion (recommended, rechargeable)
1x CR123A lithium
Charging type
Micro-USB
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial useHandheld useMaintenanceDeep carryOutdoor applications
Tactical useCampingTrail hikingWork requiring reliable hands-free lightingOutdoor activities requiring durable headlamp
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
Highly durable and reliable build qualitySmooth and easy to adjust brightness levels with a knobComfortable, adjustable headband with moisture-wicking forehead padWide, well-focused flood beam ideal for near-field tasksRemembers last brightness settingIncludes red filter lens for night vision compatibility
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
Red filter lens is removable and can be easily lostKnob can rotate continuously making it hard to detect max/min outputNot USB rechargeable, requiring battery swaps
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