Comparison Console
Fenix TK21R vs Nitecore TM12K
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix TK21R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix TK21R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix TK21R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK21R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK21R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK21R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 176% 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$130.43Cheapest
US$180Most expensive
Weight
221.4 g (7.81 oz)Lightest
233 g (8.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
153.3 mm (6.04 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3600 lmLowest output
12000 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
18000 cd
Beam distance
480 m (1575 ft)Highest
268 m (879 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4350 minShortest runtime
12000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 lithium-ion
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
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum alloy A6061-T6
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized black matte finish, stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UsePatrollingSearch And RescueTraffic InspectionSelf Defense
Tactical & Law EnforcementUtility & Infrastructure WorkPreparedness & Emergency Kits
Common praise
Very Bright With Strong BeamSolid Build QualityIp68 Waterproof RatingLong RuntimeFast USB C ChargingComfortable Size For Tactical UseImproved Tactile Switch Feel
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
Larger Size Compared To Some EDC FlashlightsNo Detailed Mode Descriptions Available
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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