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Nitecore EDC29 vs Nitecore TM9K Pro

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7% 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.

Nitecore EDC29 — Beam distance: 400 m (1312 ft)Nitecore EDC29 — Max candela: 40230 cdNitecore EDC29 — Weight: 160 g (5.64 oz)Nitecore EDC29 — Length: 134 mm (5.28 in)Nitecore EDC29 — Retail price: US$109.95Nitecore EDC29 — Max lumens: 6500 lmNitecore TM9K Pro — Beam distance: 510 m (1673 ft)Nitecore TM9K Pro — Max candela: 65400 cdNitecore TM9K Pro — Weight: 227 g (8.01 oz)Nitecore TM9K Pro — Length: 133 mm (5.24 in)Nitecore TM9K Pro — Retail price: US$195Nitecore TM9K Pro — Max lumens: 9900 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$109.95Cheapest
US$195Most expensive
Weight
160 g (5.64 oz)Lightest
227 g (8.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
6500 lmLowest output
9900 lmHighest output
Max candela
40230 cdLowest candela
65400 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
400 m (1312 ft)Lowest
510 m (1673 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3660 minShortest runtime
3900 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 2500 mAh Li-ion battery
Built-in 5000mAh 21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C charging port (cable included)
USB-C fast charging with 18W QC
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
High strength stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating and carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Tactical Use▣Search And Rescue▣Personal Defense▣Security Patrol▣Law Enforcement▣Emergency Lighting
▣Search And Rescue▣Law Enforcement▣Tactical Applications▣EDC▣Outdoor Adventures
Common praise
✓Extremely High Maximum Brightness Output For Its Size✓Versatile Beam Modes Including Flood And Spotlight✓Quick USB C Charging With Built In Battery✓Durable Stainless Steel And Carbon Fiber Construction✓Useful Oled Display Showing Lumens, Runtime, And Battery Status✓Dedicated Turbo/strobe Button And Quick Access Modes✓Effective Lockout Switch To Prevent Accidental Activation✓Long Runtime On Low Modes
✓Very High Brightness With Good Beam Throw✓Reliable Build Quality With Tactical Features✓Fast USB C Charging✓Intuitive Dual Stage Tail Switch Interface✓Excellent Runtime On Low Modes
Common complaints
⚠Limited Water Resistance With Ip54 Rating (not Fully Waterproof)⚠No True Moonlight Mode (lowest Mode Is 13 15 Lumens)⚠Output Steps Lack A Very Low Moonlight Level Mode⚠Relatively Heavy For A Flat EDC Light⚠Oled Screen May Be Prone To Scratching⚠Restrictive Internal Battery (not User Replaceable)
⚠Built In Non Replaceable Battery⚠Gets Warm At Highest Setting After Extended Use⚠Some Users May Find The Size And Weight Bulky For EDC

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