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Imalent DT70 vs Imalent R90C

What DT70 does better (1) and where R90C wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent DT70
Imalent · 2018DT70
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $290
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Imalent R90C
Imalent · 2018R90C
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $410
9.6Brightness & throw9.6
4.1Build & durability3.8

Why is DT70 better than R90C?

  1. Weight427 g vs 1,250 g2.9×

Why is R90C better than DT70?

  1. Maximum output16,000 lm vs 20,000 lm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent DT70Imalent DT70≈ $2909.4
Imalent R90CImalent R90C≈ $4107.9
Light output
Maximum output16,000 lm20,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—704,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—1,679 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70Cree XHP35 HI
LED makerCreeCree
Number of LEDs—9
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—4,250 mAh
Maximum runtime—26 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m1.5 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight427 g1,250 g
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
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