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Fenix UC35 V2.0 vs Imalent DM35

What UC35 V2.0 does better (1) and where DM35 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix UC35 V2.0
Fenix · 2018UC35 V2.0
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Imalent DM35
Imalent · 2019DM35
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
4.5Brightness & throw6.9
6.3Battery & charging6.9
8.8Build & durability8.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is UC35 V2.0 better than DM35?

  1. Maximum runtime750 h vs 192 h3.9×

Why is DM35 better than UC35 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 2,000 lm2×
  2. Peak beam intensity17,690 cd vs 50,960 cd2.9×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)266 m vs 450 m+69%
  4. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix UC35 V2.0Fenix UC35 V2.0≈ $906.5
Imalent DM35Imalent DM35≈ $958.6
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity17,690 cd50,960 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)266 m450 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-L HICree XHP
LED makerCreeCree
Colour temperature5,700K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A, AAA21700 Li-ion, AAA
Battery capacity3,400 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime750 h192 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoNo
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 material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.5 mm—
Weight88 g87 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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