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Imalent R90C vs Imalent RT70

What R90C does better (3) and where RT70 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent R90C
Imalent · 2018R90C
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ $410
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Imalent RT70
Imalent · 2018RT70
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $195
9.6Brightness & throw8.9
3.8Build & durability3.6

Why is R90C better than RT70?

  1. Maximum output20,000 lm vs 5,500 lm3.6×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,679 m vs 903 m+86%
  3. Peak beam intensity704,900 cd vs 203,850 cd3.5×

Why is RT70 better than R90C?

  1. Weight1,250 g vs 420 g3×
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent R90CImalent R90C≈ $4107.9
Imalent RT70Imalent RT70≈ $1957.5
Light output
Maximum output20,000 lm5,500 lm
Peak beam intensity704,900 cd203,850 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,679 m903 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP35 HICree XHP70
LED makerCreeCree
Number of LEDs9—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity4,250 mAh—
Maximum runtime26 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic charging—Yes
Build & durability
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight1,250 g420 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
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