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Fenix LD42 vs Imalent DM70
What LD42 does better (2) and where DM70 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Why is LD42 better than DM70?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m vs 306 m+14%
- Peak beam intensity30,620 cd vs 23,500 cd+30%
Why is DM70 better than LD42?
- Maximum output350 lm vs 4,500 lm12.9×
- Maximum runtime130.3 h vs 210 h+61%
- Weight99 g vs 87 g+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 350 lm | 4,500 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 30,620 cd | 23,500 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 350 m | 306 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | — | Cree XHP70 |
| LED maker | — | Cree |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AA | 21700 Li-ion, AAA |
| Battery capacity | — | 5,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 130.3 h | 210 h |
| Rechargeable | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Build & durability | ||
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 1.5 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Magnetic tail / base | — | Yes |
| Pocket clip | Yes | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 159.5 mm | — |
| Head diameter / width | 34 mm | — |
| Body diameter / depth | 32.5 mm | — |
| Weight | 99 g | 87 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | 5 | — |
| Switch | Rotary / scroll wheel | — |
| Red light | — | Yes |
| Mode memory | — | Yes |









