Fenix LR35R vs Imalent MS03
Quick take: The Imalent MS03 costs $30 less; the Imalent MS03 is brighter (13,000 vs 10,000 lm); the Fenix LR35R throws farther (447m vs 316m); the Fenix LR35R runs longer on high (1.5 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Fenix LR35R | Imalent MS03 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $130 | $100 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Flooder | Flooder |
| Lumens | 10,000 lm | 13,000 lm |
| Candela | 50,000 cd | 25,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 447m | 316m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 1 hr (turbo) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | Luminus SFT-70 | CREE XHP70.2 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 6 Stepped |
| UI | Dual Switch | Simple |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 12.0 oz | 6.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 2.0 in | 4.8 x 1.7 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 1 Year |
What owners report
Fenix LR35R
- ✓10,000 lumens with 503 m of throw from two 21700s
- ✓Fenix's constant-current drivers and honestly published ANSI specs
- ✓Recessed power button prevents accidental activation in a bag
- ✓Good ergonomics and grip for a light this size, and IP68 rated
- ✓Long runtime with warning before low-voltage protection engages
- ✗Mode memory with no shortcuts to turbo or low
- ✗Eco at 50 lumens and low at 450 — both far too bright for close work
- ✗No rear tactical switch
- ✗Gets hot on turbo
- ✗Large and heavy, as any two-cell searchlight is
Imalent MS03
- ✓13,000 lumens and 324 m of throw from a 117-gram pocket-sized body
- ✓Smaller and lighter than comparable high-output lights
- ✓Stainless steel switch and bezel — more durable than aluminium
- ✓Genuinely startling output for the size
- ✓USB-C rechargeable
- ✗Some early units can't reach turbo because of adhesive contamination on the contacts
- ✗Affected lights show a red warning and cap at around 2,000 lumens
- ✗The pocket clip comes off too easily — one reviewer lost it from a chest pocket
- ✗Proprietary cell that adds unnecessary length
- ✗The very stiff tailcap spring can dent the base of the cell