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Imalent DM70 vs Nitecore P20iX

What DM70 does better (4) and where P20iX wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Imalent DM70
Imalent · 2019DM70
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ $100
vs
Nitecore P20iX
Nitecore · 2021P20iX
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
6.6Brightness & throw5.5
7.2Battery & charging9.0
8.5Build & durability8.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is DM70 better than P20iX?

  1. Peak beam intensity23,500 cd vs 12,100 cd+94%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)306 m vs 220 m+39%
  3. Maximum output4,500 lm vs 4,000 lm+12%
  4. Weight87 g vs 116 g+33%

Why is P20iX better than DM70?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · DM70: Yes
  2. Maximum runtime210 h vs 350 h+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent DM70Imalent DM70≈ $1008.4
Nitecore P20iXNitecore P20iX≈ $1208.5
Light output
Maximum output4,500 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity23,500 cd12,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)306 m220 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—4
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, AAA21700 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime210 h350 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—142 mm
Head diameter / width—31 mm
Weight87 g116 g
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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