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Fenix E30R vs Imalent DM21C

What E30R does better (2) and where DM21C wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E30R
Fenix · 2019E30R
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Imalent DM21C
Imalent · 2019DM21C
7.3Score
4 advantages≈ $50
4.2Brightness & throw6.2
5.4Battery & charging5.1
9.7Build & durability8.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is E30R better than DM21C?

  1. Weight51 g vs 75 g+47%
  2. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 3,000 mAh+13%

Why is DM21C better than E30R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m vs 366 m+80%
  2. Peak beam intensity10,300 cd vs 33,630 cd3.3×
  3. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 2,000 lm+25%
  4. Maximum runtime70.5 h vs 72 h+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E30RFenix E30R≈ $808.1
Imalent DM21CImalent DM21C≈ $507.3
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity10,300 cd33,630 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m366 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Cree XHP35 HI
LED makerLuminusCree
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,400 mAh3,000 mAh
Maximum runtime70.5 h72 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height99 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth21.5 mm—
Weight51 g75 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYes—
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