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Fenix LR35R vs Nitecore TM12K
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore TM12K stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM12K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR35R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR35R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR35R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR35R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$200Most expensive
US$180Cheapest
Weight
239 g (8.43 oz)Heaviest
233 g (8.22 oz)Lightest
Length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
10000 lmLowest output
12000 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
18000 cd
Beam distance
500 m (1640 ft)Highest
268 m (879 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4800 minShortest runtime
12000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Two 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (4000 mAh each)
Built-in rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery 4800mAh
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C with QC 3.0 and QC 2.0 support
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP54
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Unknown
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized black matte finish, stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor adventuresHikingCampingHigh brightness needs
Tactical & Law EnforcementUtility & Infrastructure WorkPreparedness & Emergency Kits
Common praise
Very bright with multiple output levelsLong runtime and rechargeable batteriesRobust and durable designBattery level indicator on switch
Very high output brightness and beam distance for sizeCompact and lightweight designDurable aerospace-grade aluminum body with hard anodized finishFast USB-C charging with QC supportCustomizable high mode and OLED real-time display
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for pocket carryLarger size compared to typical EDC flashlights
Turbo mode limited to 6-7 seconds to prevent overheatingBeam distance is moderate for the lumen output due to flood-style beamBattery built-in, not user-replaceable
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