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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