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Imalent R90TS vs Nitecore TM39

What R90TS does better (3) and where TM39 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Imalent R90TS
Imalent · 2019R90TS
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $560
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Nitecore TM39
Nitecore · 2020TM39
0 advantages≈ $500
9.7Brightness & throw9.4

Why is R90TS better than TM39?

  1. Maximum output36,000 lm vs 5,200 lm6.9×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,750 m vs 1,500 m+17%
  3. Peak beam intensity765,800 cd vs 562,500 cd+36%

Why is TM39 better than R90TS?

TM39 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Imalent R90TSImalent R90TS≈ $5606.4
Light output
Maximum output36,000 lm5,200 lm
Peak beam intensity765,800 cd562,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,750 m1,500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP35 HILuminus SBT-90
LED makerCreeLuminus
Number of LEDs18—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime19 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP56—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Submersible to1.5 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight1,950 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
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