Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LR35R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Fenix LR35R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Fenix LR35R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Fenix LR35R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Fenix LR35R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% 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.
▣Tactical Applications▣Search And Rescue▣Emergency Lighting▣Everyday Carry (EDC)
Common praise
✓Very Bright With Multiple Output Levels✓Long Runtime And Rechargeable Batteries✓Robust And Durable Design✓Battery Level Indicator On Switch
✓Extremely Bright Maximum Output: 9800 Lumens✓Durable Construction With Military Grade Anodized Aluminum✓Waterproof To 2 Meters Submersion✓Multiple Brightness Modes And Strobe✓Turboready One Handed Operation✓Long Runtime Especially At Lower Output Levels✓Built In Rechargeable Battery With Quick USB C Charging✓Lockout Mode Prevents Accidental Activation
Common complaints
⚠Relatively Heavy For Pocket Carry⚠Larger Size Compared To Typical EDC Flashlights
⚠Relatively Short Impact Resistance (1 Meter) Compared To Some Tactical Models⚠Heavy For EDC At Over 200 Grams⚠Maximum Beam Throw Limited To About 280 Meters