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Fenix HM70R vs Nitecore Hc35

What HM70R does better (3) and where Hc35 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM70R
Fenix · 2021HM70R
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $100
vs
Nitecore Hc35
Nitecore · 2020Hc35
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
8.5Brightness & throw7.5
6.7Battery & charging7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM70R better than Hc35?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · Hc35: No
  2. Peak beam intensity8,650 cd vs 4,490 cd+93%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 134 m+39%

Why is Hc35 better than HM70R?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 1,200 h12×
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 2,700 lm+69%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM70RFenix HM70R≈ $1007.8
Nitecore Hc35Nitecore Hc35≈ $1008.4
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm2,700 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd4,490 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m134 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h1,200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height94.5 mm—
Head diameter / width51 mm—
Body diameter / depth46 mm—
Weight206 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Switch—Tail switch
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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