I prefer flashlights with removable battery !
There is no reason to have a built-in battery, especially in such a big flashlight !
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I might have to reconsider in order not to get banned 
As for turbo vs strobe I am not a LEO, just tried to experiment with it on my own and even in that scenario found a strong turbo to be more disorienting than a strobe, but at the same time less so to the person holding the light. So even for that use not sure it matters, and for everyone else, it is just making things more complicated than necessary, no idea why is it so popular to have in flashlights. Might be missing something I guess.
Do you mean not much difference between 33 and 35 in size and portability or in performance?
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I don’t know how much merit is there in it being more efficient, smaller, and sturdier (highest impact rate) this way, but yeah, a removable battery is an advantage. I just don’t see it as such big of a deal in an EDC light as it is made out to be. I’m assuming that use scenarios and what is meant by EDC is not the same for everyone, for me that is a light that is not used regularly or for prolonged periods.
My most carried EDC light is RovyVon Aurora on the keychain, integrated batter and charged I guess every couple of months most of the time. Because looking for the garage door when automatic lights don’t work and the car turns off its own too soon happens only so often and for so long while having to rely on it outside happened only once when asked to join a camping party without prior notice and at the same time not having a flashlight in the car (which is also rarely the case). So that one time I got it to run down and shut down, but then the cellphone did well enough afterward.
I always considered that to be an EDC light, not something that will see consistent heavy use. So I am unlikely to carry spare batteries in those scenarios anyway, and also not going to use it for often and long enough for the battery to degrade within a realistic timespan I will be actively using it.
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For a small flashlight like the RovyVon Aurora i can understand it… !? But i would prefer it with AAA or 10440 (or smaller 10180… etc… !?) !
I only have two flashlights, Fenix E12 V2.0 - AA and Fenix WT25R - 18650 and both are with removable batteries !
EDC flashlight, is the flashlight that i carry with me at the time and i used it the most because is with me most of the times, most of the times is the 18650 because is reptagular and has adjustable head and magnetic door, and i can put it and point wherever i want to, i can’t do the same thing with the AAA although is “more frendly” to carry around because of the small size… ! So the “EDC” is deferrent from person to person and it depends from various factors and how someone prefer to use it… and not if a company named it “EDC” or not… !?
I see and use my flashlights like a tools and i want to use them when i need them, and not just to carry with my around !
For example, in some other applications i needed three 18650 batteries per day so i needed to change them, and at some point will start to not hold up and it’s better to buy new ones, so it’s way better to be removeble !
Just my simple opinion !
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Makes sense.
I am of course referring only to my own use where lights get very little runtime unless in specific circumstances where I would carry something different and probably also sacrify size and pocketability. Those are usually camping and hiking (also - headlamps). But I am sure many need to use lights on a more regular basis even if not in such circumstances or working security or similar so still need it pocketable.
But yeah, for me if it is not going on hiking or camping then I don’t care all that much about it being integrated.
It would be interesting to see a survey on usage which would give us a better perspective on whether it is or is not a bad decision for the target market.
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I had the opportunity to take it out last night so some first impressions.
First what I did not look into - runtime and tint. Not enough time for the former and don’t care about the later, so no opinion there ATM.
Pocketability not an issue, at least in everyday cargo pants. Fits into the smallest pockets, including inner ones behind the waist (not sure what is the original purpose? Gun magazines maybe? No idea how big or small those are, not American 
) which is a great way to carry heavier items without looking like a camel.
It is + on that front.
Performance for the size seems very good. Again not all that much to compare too, certainly not with “ chinese exotics” that seem popular.
Compared it directly with a fenix TK22 tac and it was closer than expected. Fenix a little more throw, but not by much, and conversely 35 a bit more output, but again not by much in practice. Considering a smaller form factor with a much smaller head that is very good, so a +.
It does get hot quickly on turbo even if supposedly much better than 33. Not a big deal to me as I usually need only short bursts anyway, makes little sense to drain the battery by prolonged use, but it would be a deal breaker for anyone needing it for more that short bursts.
So for me worth the compromise for a smaller size, but on its own it is a -.
I like the Lock and find UI actually rather easy and intuitive, no reading of instructions required and did not myself experience mistakes in going into the wrong mode. So it is a + for me.
Not having a moonlight level is always a - on every light, even if not such a big deal as it is on camping lights.
I don’t like “striking bezels”, even worse in flashlight trends than strobes. Gimmicky and more likely to be an issue on flights or damage pockets than anything. It is not an aggressive one, and probably will not be an issue, but would still prefer just a smooth edge.
Like other “tactical” lights not the best at standing upright on a table and such, but that inherently comes with “tactical” switches and it is OKish for what it is, the switch does not protrude, etc. I’ll give it a pass, as good as it can realistically be in that form factor.
Have yet to see if it is pocketable in more regular/ dressier pants without looking like an idiot, or like an idiot with an erection.
Fits both my soft and hard 360 belt holsters, so usable handsfree if needed (integrated battery not making it a good candidate for a work light though). But most lights with this battery that are not big-head mega throwers and not called LD45R (fuck, I have way too much Fenix shit) fit anyway.
NTR10 - “Tactical Ring” fits if needed.
All in all, I am happy with the light. The only two things I would change would be adding a moonlight if technically possible and removing that bezel (though if it sells- it sells, I get it).
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size and portability. I think those two are not that different. And even if someone considers it significantly bigger, I think that the performance is much better (bigger battery, brighter).
I agree, removable batteries are great, and in most cases preferred.
Of course, when you need 3 batteries per day, there is no point in getting a flashlight with non removable battery. As mentioned earlier, I prefer removable batteries when in the mountains, on a trip or something.
And again, I like your approach. Have you reconsider your two flashlights problem yet?
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I’m afraid of the lumen Gods 