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Imalent DT70 vs Imalent DX80

What DT70 does better (2) and where DX80 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent DT70
Imalent · 2018DT70
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ $290
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Imalent DX80
Imalent · 2018DX80
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $380
9.6Brightness & throw9.2
4.1Build & durability3.5

Why is DT70 better than DX80?

  1. Weight427 g vs 1,204 g2.8×
  2. Submersible to2 m vs 1.5 m+33%

Why is DX80 better than DT70?

  1. Maximum output16,000 lm vs 32,000 lm2×
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent DT70Imalent DT70≈ $2909.4
Imalent DX80Imalent DX80≈ $3808.0
Light output
Maximum output16,000 lm32,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—162,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—806 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70Cree XHP70
LED makerCreeCree
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—168 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Submersible to2 m1.5 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m1.5 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight427 g1,204 g
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
Strobe—Yes
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