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Fenix TK22UE vs Nitecore P12
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix TK22UE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK22UE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK22UE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK22UE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK22UE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7900% 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$105Most expensive
US$95Cheapest
Weight
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Length
150 mm (5.91 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
6400 cd
Beam distance
405 m (1329 ft)Highest
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable li-ion battery; compatible with 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery with ALF-18 holder
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useOutdoor enthusiastsLaw enforcementMilitary applicationsEveryday carry
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
Common praise
High output of 1600 lumens with long beam distanceVersatile battery options with included 21700 rechargeable batteryDurable construction with anti-roll and anti-slip designMultiple brightness levels plus strobe modeUSB Type-C charging included
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
Common complaints
Weight excludes battery which may add to total carry weightImpact resistance rating not specifiedPrice higher compared to budget tactical lights
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
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