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Fenix HP16R vs Nitecore Hc35

What HP16R does better (3) and where Hc35 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HP16R
Fenix · 2021HP16R
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $110
vs
Nitecore Hc35
Nitecore · 2020Hc35
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw7.5
8.2Battery & charging7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HP16R better than Hc35?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m vs 134 m+90%
  2. Peak beam intensity16,260 cd vs 4,490 cd3.6×
  3. USB-C chargingYes · Hc35: No

Why is Hc35 better than HP16R?

  1. Maximum output1,250 lm vs 2,700 lm2.2×
  2. Maximum runtime300 h vs 1,200 h4×
  3. Battery capacity3,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HP16RFenix HP16R≈ $1108.3
Nitecore Hc35Nitecore Hc35≈ $1008.4
Light output
Maximum output1,250 lm2,700 lm
Peak beam intensity16,260 cd4,490 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m134 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,450K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAA21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA
Battery capacity3,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h1,200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height62 mm—
Head diameter / width47 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight216 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack, Grey—
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