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Imalent DT70 vs Imalent R70C

What DT70 does better (2) and where R70C wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Imalent DT70
Imalent · 2018DT70
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ $290
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Imalent R70C
Imalent · 2018R70C
7.5Score
0 advantages≈ $260
9.6Brightness & throw9.3
4.1Build & durability3.1

Why is DT70 better than R70C?

  1. Maximum output16,000 lm vs 6,500 lm2.5×
  2. Weight427 g vs 810 g+90%

Why is R70C better than DT70?

R70C has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Imalent DT70Imalent DT70≈ $2909.4
Imalent R70CImalent R70C≈ $2607.5
Light output
Maximum output16,000 lm6,500 lm
Peak beam intensity—403,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—1,270 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70Cree XHP70
LED makerCreeCree
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight427 g810 g
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
Strobe—Yes
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