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Fenix TK26R vs Imalent DM35

What TK26R does better (1) and where DM35 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK26R
Fenix · 2019TK26R
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $130
vs
Imalent DM35
Imalent · 2019DM35
8.6Score
5 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
5.4Brightness & throw6.9
7.6Battery & charging6.9
6.4Build & durability8.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is TK26R better than DM35?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · DM35: No

Why is DM35 better than TK26R?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 192 h+92%
  2. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 2,000 lm+33%
  3. Weight156 g vs 87 g+79%
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m vs 450 m+29%
  5. Peak beam intensity30,620 cd vs 50,960 cd+66%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK26RFenix TK26R≈ $1306.2
Imalent DM35Imalent DM35≈ $958.6
Light output
Maximum output1,500 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 makerCreeCree
Colour temperature7,100K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion, AAA
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h192 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height150 mm—
Head diameter / width40 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight156 g87 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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