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Fenix LD15R vs Imalent DM21C

What LD15R does better (2) and where DM21C wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD15R
Fenix · 2018LD15R
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ $45
vs
Imalent DM21C
Imalent · 2019DM21C
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
2.5Brightness & throw6.2
8.8Battery & charging5.1
9.5Build & durability8.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD15R better than DM21C?

  1. Weight40 g vs 75 g+88%
  2. Maximum runtime110 h vs 72 h+53%

Why is DM21C better than LD15R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 2,000 lm4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m vs 366 m4.3×
  3. Peak beam intensity1,810 cd vs 33,630 cd18.6×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD15RFenix LD15R≈ $455.9
Imalent DM21CImalent DM21C≈ $507.3
Light output
Maximum output500 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity1,810 cd33,630 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m366 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3Cree XHP35 HI
LED makerCreeCree
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,000 mAh
Maximum runtime110 h72 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic charging—Yes
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 / height70 mm—
Head diameter / width19 mm—
Weight40 g75 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
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