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Nitecore MH40 Pro vs Nitecore P35i
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3% 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$176.46Cheapest
US$324Most expensive
Weight
270 g (9.52 oz)Lightest
296.6 g (10.46 oz)Heaviest
Length
256 mm (10.08 in)Longest
186.9 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmHighest output
3000 lmLowest output
Max candela
423000 cdLowest candela
678000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
1300 m (4265 ft)Lowest
1650 m (5413 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3720 minLongest runtime
3600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 Li-ion NBP100R (included)
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Nitecore 21700i 5000mAh) compatible with CR123/RCR123
Charging type
USB-C with built-in charging port
USB-C fast charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IP68 (2m submersion)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy HA III military grade hard-anodised finish
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with military-grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementSearch and rescuePatrollingCavingHunting
Search & Rescue (extreme long-range visibility)Hunting (precision LEP spotlight)Tactical & Law Enforcement (strobe, OLED display, remote switch compatibility)Industrial & Emergency Use (bright floodlight)Outdoor & Survival (rugged and long runtime)
Common praise
High maximum output of 3500 lumensVery long beam distance up to 1300 metersDurable aero grade aluminum construction with military grade hard-anodizingIP68 waterproof rating with submersibility up to 2 metersIncludes rechargeable battery pack with built-in USB-C chargingMultiple brightness and special modes with tactical controls
Exceptional long-range beam distance (1650 meters)High output brightness (3000 lumens)Versatile lighting modes (Spot, Flood, Mix)OLED display providing real-time infoDurable construction with IP68 ratingLong runtime up to 60 hours on low modeUSB-C fast charging convenience
Common complaints
No explicit complaints found in the provided sources
LEP mode has a 30-second time constraint due to overheating protection
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