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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