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Imalent RT35 vs Nitecore CI7

What RT35 does better (0) and where CI7 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent RT35
Imalent · 2018RT35
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ $180
vs
Nitecore CI7
Nitecore · 2020CI7
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $120
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw7.6
3.9Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is RT35 better than CI7?

RT35 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is CI7 better than RT35?

  1. Maximum output2,350 lm vs 2,500 lm+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent RT35Imalent RT35≈ $1807.1
Nitecore CI7Nitecore CI7≈ $1208.9
Light output
Maximum output2,350 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity447,560 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,338 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP35 HI—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight420 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
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