Comparison Console
Nitecore P16 TAC vs Nitecore P35i
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P35i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 281% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 900% 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$85Cheapest
US$324Most expensive
Weight
245 g (8.64 oz)Lightest
296.6 g (10.46 oz)Heaviest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
186.9 mm (7.36 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
22500 cdLowest candela
678000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
1650 m (5413 ft)Highest
Max runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
3600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Nitecore 21700i 5000mAh) compatible with CR123/RCR123
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C fast charging
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IP68 (2m submersion)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard anodised finish
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with military-grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseOutdoor ActivitiesEmergency SituationsEDC
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 BrightnessLong Runtime On Ultra Low ModeMultiple Brightness LevelsDurable Construction With Military Grade Anodized FinishWaterproof To IPX 8Impact Resistant To 1.5 MetersTactical Tail Switch With Side Switch For Easy One Hand Use
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
Batteries Not Included In Some PackagesWeight Slightly Heavier Than Compact Keychain Lights
Lep Mode Has A 30 Second Time Constraint Due To Overheating Protection
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