Comparison Console
Fenix LR40R V2.0 vs Nitecore TM20K
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore TM20K stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM20K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM20K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 101% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2264% 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$315.92Most expensive
US$299.95Cheapest
Weight
850 g (29.98 oz)Heaviest
422 g (14.89 oz)Lightest
Length
175 mm (6.89 in)Longest
145.5 mm (5.73 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
15000 lmLowest output
20000 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
22200 cd
Beam distance
900 m (2953 ft)Highest
290 m (951 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
33 minShortest runtime
780 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery pack 12000 mAh (or 1 to 4 x 18650 cells)
Built-in 2 x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable batteries, 9600mAh total capacity
Charging type
USB Type-C fast charging (QC3.0 compatible)
USB-C with Quick Charge support
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Unknown
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueOutdoor contractorsHigh output lighting needsLong-range and wide-area illumination
Tactical activitiesSearch and rescueOutdoor activitiesIndustrial useSelf-preservation and active threat mitigation
Common praise
Excellent brightness and balanced beam for both throw and floodDurable and waterproof design (IP68)Fast USB-C charging and battery level indicatorGood runtime especially on lower modesErgonomic and solid build quality
Extremely high brightness outputSolid and durable CNC machined unibody constructionVersatile dual switch with tactical featuresStable output with advanced thermal regulationGood waterproofing and impact resistance
Common complaints
Heaviest and largest in its class for EDCHighest output modes are temperature limited with short runtime at max output
Relatively heavy and bulky for everyday carryBurst mode duration is short
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