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Imalent RT35 vs Nitecore MH40 Pro

What RT35 does better (2) and where MH40 Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent RT35
Imalent · 2018RT35
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $180
vs
Nitecore MH40 Pro
Nitecore · 2024MH40 Pro
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $170
Higher score
8.6Brightness & throw9.0
3.6Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is RT35 better than MH40 Pro?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,338 m vs 1,300 m+3%
  2. Peak beam intensity447,560 cd vs 422,500 cd+6%

Why is MH40 Pro better than RT35?

  1. Maximum output2,350 lm vs 3,500 lm+49%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent RT35Imalent RT35≈ $1806.9
Light output
Maximum output2,350 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity447,560 cd422,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,338 m1,300 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP35 HINiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED makerCreeNiteLab
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—10,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—62 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight420 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
Switch—Remote pressure switch
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
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