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Fenix PD35 V2.0 vs Imalent DM70

What PD35 V2.0 does better (1) and where DM70 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V2.0
Fenix · 2018PD35 V2.0
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $70
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Imalent DM70
Imalent · 2019DM70
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $100
4.2Brightness & throw6.6
9.7Battery & charging7.2
8.8Build & durability8.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35 V2.0 better than DM70?

  1. Maximum runtime430 h vs 210 h2×

Why is DM70 better than PD35 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 4,500 lm4.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m vs 306 m+22%
  3. Peak beam intensity15,620 cd vs 23,500 cd+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V2.0Fenix PD35 V2.0≈ $708.7
Imalent DM70Imalent DM70≈ $1008.4
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm4,500 lm
Peak beam intensity15,620 cd23,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m306 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-L HICree XHP70
LED makerCreeCree
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion, AAA
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime430 h210 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height138 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth23 mm—
Weight88 g87 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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