Comparison Console
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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