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Fenix UC35 V2.0 vs Nitecore MH25 V2

What UC35 V2.0 does better (0) and where MH25 V2 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Fenix UC35 V2.0
Fenix · 2018UC35 V2.0
6.5Score
0 advantages≈ $90
vs
Nitecore MH25 V2
Nitecore · 2021MH25 V2
7.8Score
6 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
4.5Brightness & throw6.4
6.3Battery & charging9.3
8.8Build & durability5.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is UC35 V2.0 better than MH25 V2?

UC35 V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MH25 V2 better than UC35 V2.0?

  1. Peak beam intensity17,690 cd vs 56,410 cd3.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)266 m vs 475 m+79%
  3. Maximum runtime750 h vs 1,500 h2×
  4. USB-C chargingNo · UC35 V2.0: Yes
  5. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,300 lm+30%
  6. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix UC35 V2.0Fenix UC35 V2.0≈ $906.5
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity17,690 cd56,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)266 m475 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-L HI—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,700K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A, AAA21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity3,400 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime750 h1,500 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.5 mm—
Weight88 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesSide switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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