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Imalent BL70 vs Loop Gear SK05

What BL70 does better (1) and where SK05 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Imalent BL70
Imalent · 2024BL70
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $80
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Loop Gear SK05
Loop Gear · 2024SK05
9.1Score
0 advantages≈ $65
9.1Brightness & throw6.5
4.9Battery & charging9.7

Why is BL70 better than SK05?

  1. Maximum output6,000 lm vs 2,850 lm2.1×

Why is SK05 better than BL70?

SK05 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Imalent BL70Imalent BL70≈ $809.2
Loop Gear SK05Loop Gear SK05≈ $659.1
Light output
Maximum output6,000 lm2,850 lm
Peak beam intensity—36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70.2—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity3,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime—480 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Modes & features
Brightness levels—7
Red lightYes—
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