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Imalent BL50 vs Nitecore EDC35

What BL50 does better (0) and where EDC35 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent BL50
Imalent · 2023BL50
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ $70
vs
Nitecore EDC35
Nitecore · 2024EDC35
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $90
Higher score
8.7Brightness & throw8.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is BL50 better than EDC35?

BL50 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EDC35 better than BL50?

  1. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 5,000 lm+39%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent BL50Imalent BL50≈ $709.2
Nitecore EDC35Nitecore EDC35≈ $909.4
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm5,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—75,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—550 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50.3 HINiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED makerCreeNiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—90 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—68 mm
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
UV lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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