Comparison Console
Nitecore HC35 vs ThruNite Thrower
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Thrower 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 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 130% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 400% 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$50Cheapest
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
109 g (3.84 oz)Lightest
Length
128.2 mm (5.05 in)Longest
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2700 lmHighest output
1755 lmLowest output
Max candela
4500 cdLowest candela
26100 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
134 m (440 ft)Lowest
323 m (1060 ft)Highest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
14400 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion (recommended, rechargeable)
18650
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial useHandheld useMaintenanceDeep carryOutdoor applications
BikingSkateboardingTrail runningLong distance beam requirements
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
Very good throw performance with 26,100 cd intensityIncluded 3400mAh 18650 batteryGreat runtime on low and medium modesComfortable and adjustable headbandSimple and straightforward UI with direct access to firefly and turbo modes
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
Warm on turbo output causing some heat and neck fatigue when worn on headSlight rattling or wiggle of the battery inside the tubeThin rubber flap sealing USB-C portNo magnetic tailcapTailcap threads can be a bit gritty
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