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Nitecore P35i vs Nitecore TM20K
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore P35i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM20K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM20K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 567% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 567% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 362% 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$324Most expensive
US$299.95Cheapest
Weight
296.6 g (10.46 oz)Lightest
422 g (14.89 oz)Heaviest
Length
186.9 mm (7.36 in)Longest
145.5 mm (5.73 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmLowest output
20000 lmHighest output
Max candela
678000 cdHighest candela
22200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1650 m (5413 ft)Highest
290 m (951 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3600 minLongest runtime
780 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Nitecore 21700i 5000mAh) compatible with CR123/RCR123
Built-in 2 x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable batteries, 9600mAh total capacity
Charging type
USB-C fast charging
USB-C with Quick Charge support
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m submersion)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with military-grade hard-anodized finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
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)
Tactical activitiesSearch and rescueOutdoor activitiesIndustrial useSelf-preservation and active threat mitigation
Common praise
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
Extremely high brightness outputSolid and durable CNC machined unibody constructionVersatile dual switch with tactical featuresStable output with advanced thermal regulationGood waterproofing and impact resistance
Common complaints
LEP mode has a 30-second time constraint due to overheating protection
Relatively heavy and bulky for everyday carryBurst mode duration is short
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