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Fenix E30R vs Imalent DM35

What E30R does better (1) and where DM35 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E30R
Fenix · 2019E30R
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $80
vs
Imalent DM35
Imalent · 2019DM35
8.6Score
5 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
4.2Brightness & throw6.9
5.4Battery & charging6.9
9.7Build & durability8.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is E30R better than DM35?

  1. Weight51 g vs 87 g+71%

Why is DM35 better than E30R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m vs 450 m2.2×
  2. Peak beam intensity10,300 cd vs 50,960 cd4.9×
  3. Maximum runtime70.5 h vs 192 h2.7×
  4. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 2,000 lm+25%
  5. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E30RFenix E30R≈ $808.1
Imalent DM35Imalent DM35≈ $958.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity10,300 cd50,960 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m450 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Cree XHP
LED makerLuminusCree
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion, AAA
Battery capacity3,400 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime70.5 h192 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—No
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height99 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth21.5 mm—
Weight51 g87 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
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