Comparison Console
Nitecore HC35 vs ThruNite TH30 V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TH30 V2 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 44% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 991% 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$79.95Cheapest
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
123 g (4.34 oz)Lightest
Length
128.2 mm (5.05 in)Longest
107.5 mm (4.23 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2700 lmLowest output
3320 lmHighest output
Max candela
4500 cdLowest candela
7290 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
134 m (440 ft)Lowest
170 m (558 ft)Highest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
6600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion (recommended, rechargeable)
1x18650 IMR 3100mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB-C onboard charging 1.5A
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with premium type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial UseHandheld UseMaintenanceDeep CarryOutdoor Applications
CampingHikingCyclingIndoor And Outdoor ActivitiesTactical UseHeadlamp And EDC Combination Use
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 Maximum Brightness OutputUSB C Onboard Charging ConvenienceSolid Build Quality With Durable MaterialsVersatile Modes Including Firefly And SOSDual Use As Headlamp And Right Angle EDC LightGood Battery Capacity And Runtime
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
Turbo Mode Thermal Step Down Limiting Extended Maximum OutputSome Users Observed Actual Lumen Output Slightly Below RatedHeadband Stretches Over TimeNo Anti Slip Pattern On Head Strap
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