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Imalent DT70 vs Nitecore TM20K

What DT70 does better (0) and where TM20K wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent DT70
Imalent · 2018DT70
9.4Score
0 advantages≈ $290
vs
Nitecore TM20K
Nitecore · 2022TM20K
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $300
Higher score
9.6Brightness & throw9.6
4.1Build & durability7.8

Why is DT70 better than TM20K?

DT70 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TM20K better than DT70?

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

Side by side

Imalent DT70Imalent DT70≈ $2909.4
Nitecore TM20KNitecore TM20K≈ $3009.4
Light output
Maximum output16,000 lm20,000 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—19
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—9,600 mAh
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—4.5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight427 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
Strobe—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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