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Imalent RT35 vs Nitecore P30i

What RT35 does better (3) and where P30i wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Imalent RT35
Imalent · 2018RT35
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ $180
vs
Nitecore P30i
Nitecore · 2021P30i
9.3Score
0 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
8.6Brightness & throw8.2
3.6Build & durability7.8

Why is RT35 better than P30i?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,338 m vs 999 m+34%
  2. Peak beam intensity447,560 cd vs 249,500 cd+79%
  3. Maximum output2,350 lm vs 2,000 lm+18%

Why is P30i better than RT35?

P30i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Imalent RT35Imalent RT35≈ $1806.9
Nitecore P30iNitecore P30i≈ $1409.3
Light output
Maximum output2,350 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity447,560 cd249,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,338 m999 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP35 HI—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—177 mm
Head diameter / width—65 mm
Weight420 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
StrobeYes—
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