Imalent MS03 vs Imalent BL70
Quick take: The Imalent BL70 costs $50.05 less; the Imalent MS03 is brighter (13,000 vs 6,000 lm); the Imalent BL70 throws farther (347m vs 316m).
| Spec | Imalent MS03 | Imalent BL70 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $130 | $79.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Flooder | EDC |
| Lumens | 13,000 lm | 6,000 lm |
| Candela | 25,000 cd | 30,200 cd |
| Beam distance | 316m | 347m |
| Runtime | 1 hr (turbo) | |
| Battery | 21700 | Built-in |
| LED | CREE XHP70.2 | Cree XHP70.2 HI + Red |
| Beam type | Flood | Balanced |
| Modes | 6 Stepped | 6 Stepped + Strobe + Red |
| UI | Simple | |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 6.5 oz | 5.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.3 x 1.4 in | 3.7 x 1.4 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 2 Year |
What owners report
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