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Imalent BL50 vs Loop Gear SK05

What BL50 does better (1) and where SK05 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Imalent BL50
Imalent · 2023BL50
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Loop Gear SK05
Loop Gear · 2024SK05
9.1Score
0 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
8.2Brightness & throw6.5

Why is BL50 better than SK05?

  1. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 2,850 lm+26%

Why is SK05 better than BL50?

SK05 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Loop Gear SK05Loop Gear SK05≈ $659.1
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm2,850 lm
Peak beam intensity—36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50.3 HI—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime—480 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Modes & features
Brightness levels—7
UV lightYes—
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