Comparison Console
Nitecore P35i vs Nitecore TM28
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 28% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P35i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM28 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P35i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1565% 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$324Cheapest
US$399.95Most expensive
Weight
296.6 g (10.46 oz)Lightest
414.7 g (14.63 oz)Heaviest
Length
186.9 mm (7.36 in)Longest
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmLowest output
6000 lmHighest output
Max candela
678000 cdHighest candela
107200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1650 m (5413 ft)Highest
655 m (2149 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3600 minShortest runtime
59940 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Nitecore 21700i 5000mAh) compatible with CR123/RCR123
4x 3100mAh IMR 18650 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Charging type
USB-C fast charging
AC adapter with intelligent charging circuit
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m submersion)
IPX8 (submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with military-grade hard-anodized finish
Aerospace grade aluminium alloy with HAIII hard anodised 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)
Search and rescueCampingPhotographyOutdoor useTactical applications
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
Very bright output with high lumen countLong beam distance and intensityIntelligent charging and OLED status displayMultiple brightness and special modesDurable, waterproof design
Common complaints
LEP mode has a 30-second time constraint due to overheating protection
Heavy weight for pocket carryRelatively large size
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