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Imalent DN35 vs Nitecore P30i

What DN35 does better (1) and where P30i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Imalent DN35
Imalent · 2018DN35
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $105
vs
Nitecore P30i
Nitecore · 2021P30i
9.3Score
3 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
7.9Brightness & throw8.2
6.9Build & durability7.8

Why is DN35 better than P30i?

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

Why is P30i better than DN35?

  1. Peak beam intensity88,800 cd vs 249,500 cd2.8×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)596 m vs 999 m+68%
  3. Battery capacity4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent DN35Imalent DN35≈ $1059.2
Nitecore P30iNitecore P30i≈ $1409.3
Light output
Maximum output2,200 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity88,800 cd249,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)596 m999 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP35 HI—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery26650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—177 mm
Head diameter / width—65 mm
Weight115 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
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