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Acebeam H35 vs Nitecore HC65 MCT

What H35 does better (2) and where HC65 MCT wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H35
Acebeam · 2025H35
9.6Score
2 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore HC65 MCT
Nitecore · 2026HC65 MCT
9.5Score
0 advantages≈ $100
9.4Brightness & throw9.1
9.6Build & durability7.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is H35 better than HC65 MCT?

  1. Maximum output2,600 lm vs 2,000 lm+30%
  2. Maximum runtime216 h vs 154 h+40%

Why is HC65 MCT better than H35?

HC65 MCT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Acebeam H35Acebeam H35≈ $1009.6
Light output
Maximum output2,600 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—16,709 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—258 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)—98
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime216 h154 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Magnesium
Size & weight
Length / height87 mm—
Weight—146 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
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