Nitecore did a lot of innovating in this light. The UHi-MAX LED, dedicated lockout toggle switch, two-stage switch, and rotating port cover are all rare or unheard and there’s no other light that combines all those features (except Nitecore’s EDC33). I don’t think this particular implementation of the UHi-MAX LED adds much value and I would rather have just had a UHi-40, but I’m excited for future lights with UHi-MAX LEDs to see what Nitecore can do. I do not like the seemingly needless built-in battery. Other than that, this is an incredibly solid and high-performing light that’s a great choice if you want instant turbo, convenient charging, convenient lockout, and Lumensheild flood mode.
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I like mine EDC35 - besides “unchangeable” battery it’s a good flashlight.
And I really like NiteCore for innovating - first they made successful GT4 series - wasn’t first project with parallel 2x18650, but these were overall good flashlights (and probably first one with die-cast technology). Then they started “fashion” for keychain flashlights with NiteCore Tube. Small, lightweight headlamps - whole series. Again - maybe not the first of it’s kind, but I think it’s first successful implememtation, at least at mass market.
Oh, there was also Tiny Monster with OLED display. And probably more I can’t remember right now. 