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Fenix LD42 vs Imalent DM21C

What LD42 does better (1) and where DM21C wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD42
Fenix · 2019LD42
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ $65
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Imalent DM21C
Imalent · 2019DM21C
7.3Score
4 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
4.5Brightness & throw6.2
9.2Build & durability8.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD42 better than DM21C?

  1. Maximum runtime130.3 h vs 72 h+81%

Why is DM21C better than LD42?

  1. Maximum output350 lm vs 2,000 lm5.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m vs 366 m+5%
  3. Weight99 g vs 75 g+32%
  4. Peak beam intensity30,620 cd vs 33,630 cd+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD42Fenix LD42≈ $657.3
Imalent DM21CImalent DM21C≈ $507.3
Light output
Maximum output350 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity30,620 cd33,630 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m366 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XHP35 HI
LED maker—Cree
Battery & charging
BatteryAA18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,000 mAh
Maximum runtime130.3 h72 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Magnetic charging—Yes
Build & durability
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height159.5 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth32.5 mm—
Weight99 g75 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
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