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Fenix UC35 V2.0 vs Nitecore P30

What UC35 V2.0 does better (0) and where P30 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix UC35 V2.0
Fenix · 2018UC35 V2.0
7.2Score
0 advantages≈ $90
vs
Nitecore P30
Nitecore · 2022P30
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
5.3Brightness & throw7.1
6.2Battery & charging9.4
8.8Build & durability7.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is UC35 V2.0 better than P30?

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

Why is P30 better than UC35 V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)266 m vs 618 m2.3×
  2. USB-C chargingNo · UC35 V2.0: Yes
  3. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+47%
  4. Maximum runtime750 h vs 950 h+27%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix UC35 V2.0Fenix UC35 V2.0≈ $907.2
Nitecore P30Nitecore P30≈ $959.0
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity17,690 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)266 m618 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-L HICree XP-L HI
LED makerCreeCree
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature5,700K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A, AAACR123A
Number of batteries—2
Battery capacity3,400 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime750 h950 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 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 switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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