Comparison Console
Nitecore HC35 vs Wurkkos HD20
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos HD20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD20 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 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos HD20 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 135% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD20 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 5% 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$48.99Cheapest
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
130 g (4.59 oz)Lightest
Length
128.2 mm (5.05 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2700 lmHighest output
2000 lmLowest output
Max candela
4500 cdLowest candela
8050 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
134 m (440 ft)Lowest
179.4 m (589 ft)Highest
Max runtime
72000 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion (recommended, rechargeable)
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial useHandheld useMaintenanceDeep carryOutdoor applications
Outdoor activitiesCampingHands-free illuminationProfessional 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
Strong build quality and solid constructionDual emitters provide flexible lighting optionsUSB-C onboard charging with included 21700 batteryGood value for price under $50 with included batteryConvenient magnetic tailcap and clip for retention
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 130 grams without batteryFloodlight mode less powerful compared to spot emitterTop switch placement can make headstanding unstableSome users may find the included strap non-removable
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