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Fenix LD42 vs Imalent DM70

What LD42 does better (2) and where DM70 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD42
Fenix · 2019LD42
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $65
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Imalent DM70
Imalent · 2019DM70
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
4.5Brightness & throw6.6
9.2Build & durability8.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD42 better than DM70?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m vs 306 m+14%
  2. Peak beam intensity30,620 cd vs 23,500 cd+30%

Why is DM70 better than LD42?

  1. Maximum output350 lm vs 4,500 lm12.9×
  2. Maximum runtime130.3 h vs 210 h+61%
  3. Weight99 g vs 87 g+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD42Fenix LD42≈ $657.3
Imalent DM70Imalent DM70≈ $1008.4
Light output
Maximum output350 lm4,500 lm
Peak beam intensity30,620 cd23,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m306 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XHP70
LED maker—Cree
Battery & charging
BatteryAA21700 Li-ion, AAA
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime130.3 h210 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
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
Mode memory—Yes
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