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Imalent R90C vs Nitecore TM39

What R90C does better (3) and where TM39 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Imalent R90C
Imalent · 2018R90C
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ $410
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Nitecore TM39
Nitecore · 2020TM39
0 advantages≈ $500
9.6Brightness & throw9.4

Why is R90C better than TM39?

  1. Maximum output20,000 lm vs 5,200 lm3.8×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,679 m vs 1,500 m+12%
  3. Peak beam intensity704,900 cd vs 562,500 cd+25%

Why is TM39 better than R90C?

TM39 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Imalent R90CImalent R90C≈ $4107.9
Light output
Maximum output20,000 lm5,200 lm
Peak beam intensity704,900 cd562,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,679 m1,500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP35 HILuminus SBT-90
LED makerCreeLuminus
Number of LEDs9—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity4,250 mAh—
Maximum runtime26 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight1,250 g—
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