Comparison Console
Nitecore EC4GTS vs Nitecore TM9K TAC
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 444% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 444% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 533% 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$90Cheapest
US$173Most expensive
Weight
171 g (6.03 oz)Lightest
218.5 g (7.71 oz)Heaviest
Length
155 mm (6.10 in)Longest
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmLowest output
9800 lmHighest output
Max candela
39220 cdHighest candela
19800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
280 m (919 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
22800 minLongest runtime
3600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 18650 Li-Ion
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C, QC supported
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy, HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueOutdoor campingWalking/hikingBug-Out Bag (BOB)
Tactical applicationsSearch and rescueEmergency lightingEveryday carry (EDC)
Common praise
High output with effective beam throwDurable build quality with quality materials and anodizingErgonomic design with good grip even in wet conditionsUseful UI with direct access to Turbo and Ultra-LowLong maximum runtime and efficient thermal regulation
Extremely bright maximum output: 9800 lumensDurable construction with military-grade anodized aluminumWaterproof to 2 meters submersionMultiple brightness modes and strobeTurboReady one-handed operationLong runtime especially at lower output levelsBuilt-in rechargeable battery with quick USB-C chargingLockout mode prevents accidental activation
Common complaints
No clip included for pocket carryRequires button top 18650 batteries for proper contact
Relatively short impact resistance (1 meter) compared to some tactical modelsHeavy for EDC at over 200 gramsMaximum beam throw limited to about 280 meters
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