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Nitecore P35i vs SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P35i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P35i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P35i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3900% 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$332Most expensive
Weight
296.6 g (10.46 oz)Heaviest
124.7 g (4.40 oz)Lightest
Length
186.9 mm (7.36 in)Longest
45.2 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
678000 cdHighest candela
7600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1650 m (5413 ft)Highest
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3600 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Nitecore 21700i 5000mAh) compatible with CR123/RCR123
CR123A
Charging type
USB-C fast charging
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (2m submersion)
IP67
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with military-grade hard-anodized finish
Aluminum with Mil-Spec 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)
Weapon-mounted useHome defenseNighttime shooting
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
Well-built and durableEffective long-range beamGood brightness for home defense
Common complaints
LEP mode has a 30-second time constraint due to overheating protection
Relatively high priceLower output compared to some tactical flashlightsLimited beam spill for close-quarters
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