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Imalent DT70 vs Nitecore TM12K

What DT70 does better (1) and where TM12K wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent DT70
Imalent · 2018DT70
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ $290
vs
Nitecore TM12K
Nitecore · 2022TM12K
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ $260
Higher score
9.6Brightness & throw9.5
4.6Build & durability6.0

Why is DT70 better than TM12K?

  1. Maximum output16,000 lm vs 12,000 lm+33%

Why is TM12K better than DT70?

  1. Weight427 g vs 233 g+83%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent DT70Imalent DT70≈ $2908.8
Nitecore TM12KNitecore TM12K≈ $2609.6
Light output
Maximum output16,000 lm12,000 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70Cree XHP50
LED makerCreeCree
Number of LEDs—6
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime—200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1.5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—108 mm
Weight427 g233 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
Colours—Black
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