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Imalent DM21C vs Nitecore MT21C

What DM21C does better (3) and where MT21C wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent DM21C
Imalent · 2019DM21C
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $50
vs
Nitecore MT21C
Nitecore · 2018MT21C
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
6.6Brightness & throw4.2
5.6Battery & charging9.6
8.5Build & durability7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is DM21C better than MT21C?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,000 lm2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)366 m vs 184 m+99%
  3. Weight75 g vs 104 g+39%

Why is MT21C better than DM21C?

  1. Maximum runtime72 h vs 700 h9.7×
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent DM21CImalent DM21C≈ $507.6
Nitecore MT21CNitecore MT21C≈ $607.7
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity33,630 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)366 m184 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP35 HI—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime72 h700 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height—131 mm
Head diameter / width—25 mm
Weight75 g104 g
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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