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Imalent GR36 vs Loop Gear SK05

What GR36 does better (0) and where SK05 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Imalent GR36
Imalent · 2025GR36
7.5Score
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Loop Gear SK05
Loop Gear · 2024SK05
9.1Score
0 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
6.8Brightness & throw6.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is GR36 better than SK05?

GR36 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is SK05 better than GR36?

SK05 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Imalent GR36Imalent GR36≈ $607.5
Loop Gear SK05Loop Gear SK05≈ $659.1
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm2,850 lm
Peak beam intensity—36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime—480 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYesYes
Modes & features
Brightness levels—7
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