Comparison Console
Nitecore P35i vs SureFire X300 Turbo
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire X300 Turbo 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 15% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P35i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 362% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P35i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo 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 137% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 362% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo 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$379Most expensive
Weight
296.6 g (10.46 oz)Heaviest
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
Length
186.9 mm (7.36 in)Longest
95.5 mm (3.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
650 lmLowest output
Max candela
678000 cdHighest candela
66000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1650 m (5413 ft)Highest
514 m (1686 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
Two CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C fast charging
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (2m submersion)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with military-grade hard-anodized finish
Aerospace aluminum, Mil-Spec hard anodized
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)
Law enforcementMilitary useLong range target IDHome defenseTactical use
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
Exceptional beam intensity and throw distanceRugged and durable aerospace aluminum constructionFits existing SureFire X300 holsters and accessoriesAmbidextrous, responsive switching
Common complaints
LEP mode has a 30-second time constraint due to overheating protection
Some users find the control switch stiff for single-handed useBattery door latch is thin and can be fragile
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