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Nitecore MH40 Pro vs Nitecore TM20K
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM20K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 471% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 471% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 377% 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$176.46Cheapest
US$299.95Most expensive
Weight
270 g (9.52 oz)Lightest
422 g (14.89 oz)Heaviest
Length
256 mm (10.08 in)Longest
145.5 mm (5.73 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmLowest output
20000 lmHighest output
Max candela
423000 cdHighest candela
22200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1300 m (4265 ft)Highest
290 m (951 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3720 minLongest runtime
780 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 Li-ion NBP100R (included)
Built-in 2 x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable batteries, 9600mAh total capacity
Charging type
USB-C with built-in charging port
USB-C with Quick Charge support
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy HA III military grade hard-anodised finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Law EnforcementSearch And RescuePatrollingCavingHunting
Tactical ActivitiesSearch And RescueOutdoor ActivitiesIndustrial UseSelf Preservation And Active Threat Mitigation
Common praise
High Maximum Output Of 3500 LumensVery Long Beam Distance Up To 1300 MetersDurable Aero Grade Aluminum Construction With Military Grade Hard AnodizingIp68 Waterproof Rating With Submersibility Up To 2 MetersIncludes Rechargeable Battery Pack With Built In USB C ChargingMultiple Brightness And Special Modes With Tactical Controls
Extremely High Brightness OutputSolid And Durable Cnc Machined Unibody ConstructionVersatile Dual Switch With Tactical FeaturesStable Output With Advanced Thermal RegulationGood Waterproofing And Impact Resistance
Common complaints
No Explicit Complaints Found In The Provided Sources
Relatively Heavy And Bulky For Everyday CarryBurst Mode Duration Is Short
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