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Imalent DM70 vs Nitecore E4K

What DM70 does better (2) and where E4K wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent DM70
Imalent · 2019DM70
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ $100
vs
Nitecore E4K
Nitecore · 2021E4K
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $95
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw7.0
7.0Battery & charging9.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is DM70 better than E4K?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)306 m vs 211 m+45%
  2. Maximum output4,500 lm vs 4,400 lm+2%

Why is E4K better than DM70?

  1. Maximum runtime210 h vs 700 h3.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent DM70Imalent DM70≈ $1008.3
Nitecore E4KNitecore E4K≈ $959.2
Light output
Maximum output4,500 lm4,400 lm
Peak beam intensity23,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)306 m211 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, AAACR123A
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime210 h700 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Build & durability
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—118 mm
Head diameter / width—29 mm
Weight87 g—
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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