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Fenix LD42 vs Imalent DM35

What LD42 does better (0) and where DM35 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD42
Fenix · 2019LD42
7.3Score
0 advantages≈ $65
vs
Imalent DM35
Imalent · 2019DM35
8.6Score
5 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
4.5Brightness & throw6.9
9.2Build & durability8.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD42 better than DM35?

LD42 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is DM35 better than LD42?

  1. Maximum output350 lm vs 2,000 lm5.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m vs 450 m+29%
  3. Peak beam intensity30,620 cd vs 50,960 cd+66%
  4. Maximum runtime130.3 h vs 192 h+47%
  5. Weight99 g vs 87 g+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD42Fenix LD42≈ $657.3
Imalent DM35Imalent DM35≈ $958.6
Light output
Maximum output350 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity30,620 cd50,960 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m450 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XHP
LED maker—Cree
Battery & charging
BatteryAA21700 Li-ion, AAA
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime130.3 h192 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—No
Build & durability
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height159.5 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth32.5 mm—
Weight99 g87 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red light—Yes
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