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Imalent DM21C vs Nitecore TIP2

What DM21C does better (1) and where TIP2 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Imalent DM21C
Imalent · 2019DM21C
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $50
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Nitecore TIP2
Nitecore · 2019TIP2
0 advantages≈ $45
6.6Brightness & throw4.6

Why is DM21C better than TIP2?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,000 lm2×

Why is TIP2 better than DM21C?

TIP2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Imalent DM21CImalent DM21C≈ $507.6
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity33,630 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)366 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP35 HICree XP-G3
LED makerCreeCree
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity3,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime72 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Build & durability
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight75 g—
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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