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Imalent RT70 vs Nitecore P30i

What RT70 does better (1) and where P30i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Imalent RT70
Imalent · 2018RT70
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $195
vs
Nitecore P30i
Nitecore · 2021P30i
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw8.2
3.6Build & durability7.8

Why is RT70 better than P30i?

  1. Maximum output5,500 lm vs 2,000 lm2.8×

Why is P30i better than RT70?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)903 m vs 999 m+11%
  2. Peak beam intensity203,850 cd vs 249,500 cd+22%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent RT70Imalent RT70≈ $1957.5
Nitecore P30iNitecore P30i≈ $1409.3
Light output
Maximum output5,500 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity203,850 cd249,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)903 m999 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
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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