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Imalent DM21C vs Wuben L1

What DM21C does better (2) and where L1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent DM21C
Imalent · 2019DM21C
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $50
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Wuben L1
Wuben · 2025L1
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $55
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw5.9
5.1Battery & charging7.5
8.7Build & durability6.8

Why is DM21C better than L1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)366 m vs 350 m+5%
  2. Peak beam intensity33,630 cd vs 30,620 cd+10%

Why is L1 better than DM21C?

  1. Maximum runtime72 h vs 90 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent DM21CImalent DM21C≈ $507.3
Wuben L1Wuben L1≈ $558.0
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity33,630 cd30,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)366 m350 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP35 HI—
LED makerCreeOsram
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity3,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime72 h90 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m1.5 m
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight75 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
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