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Imalent BL50 vs Nitecore LR70

What BL50 does better (1) and where LR70 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Imalent BL50
Imalent · 2023BL50
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Nitecore LR70
Nitecore · 2023LR70
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
8.2Brightness & throw7.3

Why is BL50 better than LR70?

  1. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 3,000 lm+20%

Why is LR70 better than BL50?

LR70 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore LR70Nitecore LR70≈ $807.1
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm3,000 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50.3 HI—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—10,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—600 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
UV lightYes—
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