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Imalent SR16 vs Nitecore Chameleon CR7

What SR16 does better (1) and where Chameleon CR7 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Imalent SR16
Imalent · 2022SR16
1 advantage≈ $300
vs
Nitecore Chameleon CR7
Nitecore · 2022Chameleon CR7
6.9Score
0 advantages≈ $190
Higher score
9.8Brightness & throw6.7

Why is SR16 better than Chameleon CR7?

  1. Maximum output55,000 lm vs 2,500 lm22×

Why is Chameleon CR7 better than SR16?

Chameleon CR7 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Imalent SR16Imalent SR16≈ $300
Light output
Maximum output55,000 lm2,500 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—279 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50.3 HI—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs16—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—148 mm
Head diameter / width—40 mm
Weight—158 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Colours—Black
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