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Fenix LR40R vs Imalent R70C

What LR40R does better (2) and where R70C wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LR40R
Fenix · 2019LR40R
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $280
vs
Imalent R70C
Imalent · 2018R70C
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ $260
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw9.3
2.5Build & durability3.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is LR40R better than R70C?

  1. Maximum output12,000 lm vs 6,500 lm+85%
  2. Weight499 g vs 810 g+62%

Why is R70C better than LR40R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)640 m vs 1,270 m+98%
  2. Peak beam intensity102,400 cd vs 403,220 cd3.9×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LR40RFenix LR40R≈ $2806.4
Imalent R70CImalent R70C≈ $2607.5
Light output
Maximum output12,000 lm6,500 lm
Peak beam intensity102,400 cd403,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)640 m1,270 m
Runtime at maximum output198 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XHP70
LED makerCreeCree
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime92.3 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height154 mm—
Head diameter / width80 mm—
Body diameter / depth51 mm—
Weight499 g810 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
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