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Imalent DX80 vs Nitecore TM39

What DX80 does better (1) and where TM39 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Imalent DX80
Imalent · 2018DX80
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $380
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Nitecore TM39
Nitecore · 2020TM39
2 advantages≈ $500
9.2Brightness & throw9.4

Why is DX80 better than TM39?

  1. Maximum output32,000 lm vs 5,200 lm6.2×

Why is TM39 better than DX80?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)806 m vs 1,500 m+86%
  2. Peak beam intensity162,600 cd vs 562,500 cd3.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent DX80Imalent DX80≈ $3808.0
Light output
Maximum output32,000 lm5,200 lm
Peak beam intensity162,600 cd562,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)806 m1,500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70Luminus SBT-90
LED makerCreeLuminus
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity3,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime168 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Submersible to1.5 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight1,204 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
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