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Nitecore P16 TAC vs Nitecore TM20K
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM20K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1900% 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 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 253% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1900% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4515% 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$299.95Most expensive
Weight
245 g (8.64 oz)Lightest
422 g (14.89 oz)Heaviest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
145.5 mm (5.73 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
20000 lmHighest output
Max candela
22500 cdHighest candela
22200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Highest
290 m (951 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
780 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
Built-in 2 x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable batteries, 9600mAh total capacity
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C with Quick Charge support
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IP68
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
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEmergency situationsEDC
Tactical activitiesSearch and rescueOutdoor activitiesIndustrial useSelf-preservation and active threat mitigation
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
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
Batteries not included in some packagesWeight slightly heavier than compact keychain lights
Relatively heavy and bulky for everyday carryBurst mode duration is short
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