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Fenix UC52 vs Imalent RT35

What UC52 does better (2) and where RT35 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix UC52
Fenix · 2018UC52
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $150
vs
Imalent RT35
Imalent · 2018RT35
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $180
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw8.6
5.0Build & durability3.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is UC52 better than RT35?

  1. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 2,350 lm+32%
  2. Weight275 g vs 420 g+53%

Why is RT35 better than UC52?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)253 m vs 1,338 m5.3×
  2. Peak beam intensity16,000 cd vs 447,560 cd28×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix UC52Fenix UC52≈ $1506.2
Imalent RT35Imalent RT35≈ $1806.9
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm2,350 lm
Peak beam intensity16,000 cd447,560 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)253 m1,338 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70Cree XHP35 HI
LED makerCreeCree
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity3,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime82.5 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height153.5 mm—
Head diameter / width42 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight275 g420 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
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