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Nitecore P35i vs Wuben A9
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 34% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A9 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben A9 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 820% 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$249.99Cheapest
Weight
296.6 g (10.46 oz)Lightest
447 g (15.77 oz)Heaviest
Length
186.9 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmLowest output
12000 lmHighest output
Max candela
678000 cdHighest candela
40900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1650 m (5413 ft)Highest
420 m (1378 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3600 minShortest runtime
33120 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Nitecore 21700i 5000mAh) compatible with CR123/RCR123
Custom 10200mAh 7.2V Li-ion battery pack
Charging type
USB-C fast charging
USB-C charging on battery, 5V 2A max input
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m submersion)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with military-grade hard-anodized finish
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
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 rescueOutdoor explorationExtreme conditions 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
High maximum brightness with three Cree XHP70.2 LEDsLong runtime up to 23 days on low modeDurable aircraft-grade aluminum body with IP68 waterproofingMultiple lighting modes including strobe and SOSSmart switch with mode memory and lockout functionality
Common complaints
LEP mode has a 30-second time constraint due to overheating protection
Customized battery can be inconvenient as a proprietary packCharging is slow due to limited 5V 2A inputLarge size and weight may be bulky for some usersHead unscrewing and switch placement can make accessing battery tricky
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