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Fenix E35 V3.0 vs Imalent DM21C

What E35 V3.0 does better (3) and where DM21C wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E35 V3.0
Fenix · 2020E35 V3.0
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $75
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Imalent DM21C
Imalent · 2019DM21C
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $50
5.3Brightness & throw6.2
5.7Battery & charging5.1
9.6Build & durability8.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is E35 V3.0 better than DM21C?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 2,000 lm+50%
  2. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 3,000 mAh+67%
  3. Weight67 g vs 75 g+12%

Why is DM21C better than E35 V3.0?

  1. Peak beam intensity14,400 cd vs 33,630 cd2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m vs 366 m+52%
  3. Maximum runtime50 h vs 72 h+44%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E35 V3.0Fenix E35 V3.0≈ $758.6
Imalent DM21CImalent DM21C≈ $507.3
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity14,400 cd33,630 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m366 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Cree XHP35 HI
LED makerLuminusCree
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh3,000 mAh
Maximum runtime50 h72 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height118 mm—
Weight67 g75 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYes—
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