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Fenix TK30R 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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM12K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2300% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2300% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2173% 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$265Most expensive
US$180Cheapest
Weight
250 g (8.82 oz)Heaviest
233 g (8.22 oz)Lightest
Length
184 mm (7.24 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
12000 lmHighest output
Max candela
600000 cdHighest candela
18000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1500 m (4921 ft)Highest
268 m (879 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
528 minShortest runtime
12000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable
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 (2 m for 30 minutes)
IP54
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized black matte finish, stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range illuminationHuntingTactical useSearch and rescueOutdoor use
Tactical & Law EnforcementUtility & Infrastructure WorkPreparedness & Emergency Kits
Common praise
Extremely long beam distance up to 1500 metersHigh build quality with durable materialsRechargeable with included 6000 mAh batteryMultiple tactical modes including instant strobeIP68 waterproof rating and good impact resistance
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
Significant lumen drop after initial 15 minutes on high modeRelatively heavy for some usersPrice is on the higher endNeeds careful handling due to powerful laser
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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