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Imalent DM21C vs Nitecore TUP

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

Imalent DM21C
Imalent · 2019DM21C
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $50
vs
Nitecore TUP
Nitecore · 2021TUP
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ $55
Higher score
6.9Brightness & throw4.5
5.9Battery & charging7.4
7.7Build & durability9.7

Why is DM21C better than TUP?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)366 m vs 180 m2×
  2. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,000 lm2×
  3. Maximum runtime72 h vs 70 h+3%

Why is TUP better than DM21C?

  1. Weight75 g vs 54 g+39%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent DM21CImalent DM21C≈ $507.8
Nitecore TUPNitecore TUP≈ $558.8
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity33,630 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)366 m180 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP35 HI—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity3,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime72 h70 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Build & durability
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—71 mm
Head diameter / width—30 mm
Weight75 g54 g
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