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Imalent DT70 vs Nextorch TA31

What DT70 does better (1) and where TA31 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent DT70
Imalent · 2018DT70
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $290
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Nextorch TA31
Nextorch · 2024TA31
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $290
9.6Brightness & throw7.6
4.1Build & durability6.3

Why is DT70 better than TA31?

  1. Maximum output16,000 lm vs 10,000 lm+60%

Why is TA31 better than DT70?

  1. Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m vs 2 m+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent DT70Imalent DT70≈ $2909.4
Nextorch TA31Nextorch TA31≈ $2908.9
Light output
Maximum output16,000 lm10,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime—170 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX8
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height—156 mm
Head diameter / width—53 mm
Body diameter / depth—49 mm
Weight427 g425 g
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
Strobe—Yes
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