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Fenix E28R V2.0 vs Imalent DM21C

What E28R V2.0 does better (2) and where DM21C wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E28R V2.0
Fenix · 2020E28R V2.0
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $65
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Imalent DM21C
Imalent · 2019DM21C
7.3Score
4 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw6.2
8.2Battery & charging5.1
7.2Build & durability8.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is E28R V2.0 better than DM21C?

  1. Maximum runtime260 h vs 72 h3.6×
  2. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 3,000 mAh+13%

Why is DM21C better than E28R V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)273 m vs 366 m+34%
  2. Peak beam intensity18,630 cd vs 33,630 cd+81%
  3. Weight128 g vs 75 g+71%
  4. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 2,000 lm+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E28R V2.0Fenix E28R V2.0≈ $657.1
Imalent DM21CImalent DM21C≈ $507.3
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity18,630 cd33,630 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)273 m366 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Cree XHP35 HI
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,400 mAh3,000 mAh
Maximum runtime260 h72 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height121 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth22.5 mm—
Weight128 g75 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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