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Imalent DN35 vs Nitecore P23i

What DN35 does better (2) and where P23i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Imalent DN35
Imalent · 2018DN35
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ $105
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Nitecore P23i
Nitecore · 2022P23i
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $100
7.9Brightness & throw7.4
6.9Build & durability7.8

Why is DN35 better than P23i?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)596 m vs 468 m+27%
  2. Peak beam intensity88,800 cd vs 54,760 cd+62%

Why is P23i better than DN35?

  1. Maximum output2,200 lm vs 3,000 lm+36%
  2. Battery capacity4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent DN35Imalent DN35≈ $1059.2
Nitecore P23iNitecore P23i≈ $1008.8
Light output
Maximum output2,200 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity88,800 cd54,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)596 m468 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP35 HILuminus SFT-70
LED makerCreeLuminus
Battery & charging
Battery26650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Weight115 g—
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
Strobe—Yes
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