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Imalent DN35 vs Nitecore CI7

What DN35 does better (0) and where CI7 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent DN35
Imalent · 2018DN35
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $105
vs
Nitecore CI7
Nitecore · 2020CI7
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $120
Higher score
8.4Brightness & throw7.6
6.7Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is DN35 better than CI7?

DN35 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is CI7 better than DN35?

  1. Maximum output2,200 lm vs 2,500 lm+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent DN35Imalent DN35≈ $1058.9
Nitecore CI7Nitecore CI7≈ $1208.9
Light output
Maximum output2,200 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity88,800 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)596 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP35 HI—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery26650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity4,500 mAh—
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight115 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
Strobe—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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