Comparison Console
Nitecore P16 TAC vs Nitecore TM12K
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 112% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 200% 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$85Cheapest
US$180Most expensive
Weight
245 g (8.64 oz)Heaviest
233 g (8.22 oz)Lightest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
12000 lmHighest output
Max candela
22500 cdHighest candela
18000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Highest
268 m (879 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
12000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
Built-in rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery 4800mAh
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C with QC 3.0 and QC 2.0 support
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IP54
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard anodised finish
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized black matte finish, stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEmergency situationsEDC
Tactical & Law EnforcementUtility & Infrastructure WorkPreparedness & Emergency Kits
Common praise
High maximum brightnessLong runtime on ultra-low modeMultiple brightness levelsDurable construction with military grade anodized finishWaterproof to IPX-8Impact resistant to 1.5 metersTactical tail switch with side switch for easy one-hand use
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
Batteries not included in some packagesWeight slightly heavier than compact keychain lights
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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