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Imalent DM35 vs IVT PL-828

What DM35 does better (0) and where PL-828 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent DM35
Imalent · 2019DM35
8.4Score
0 advantages≈ $95
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IVT PL-828
IVT · 2020PL-828
1 advantage≈ $85
7.6Brightness & throw7.4

Why is DM35 better than PL-828?

DM35 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PL-828 better than DM35?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 2,200 lm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent DM35Imalent DM35≈ $958.4
IVT PL-828IVT PL-828≈ $85
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm2,200 lm
Peak beam intensity50,960 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)450 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, AAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime192 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Build & durability
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Weight87 g—
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
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