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Imalent DM21C vs Nitecore MH15

What DM21C does better (1) and where MH15 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent DM21C
Imalent · 2019DM21C
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ $50
vs
Nitecore MH15
Nitecore · 2024MH15
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $40
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw6.1
8.7Build & durability9.1

Why is DM21C better than MH15?

  1. RechargeableYes · MH15: No

Why is MH15 better than DM21C?

  1. Submersible to2 m vs 200 m100×
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent DM21CImalent DM21C≈ $507.3
Nitecore MH15Nitecore MH15≈ $409.0
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity33,630 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)366 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP35 HI—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—18
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity3,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime72 h—
RechargeableYesNo
Magnetic chargingYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to2 m200 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—117 mm
Head diameter / width—68 mm
Weight75 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Colours—Black
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