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Nitecore P16 TAC vs Nitecore TM9K Pro

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

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Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 890% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 129% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 890% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 823% 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 P16 TAC — Beam distance: 300 m (984 ft)Nitecore P16 TAC — Max candela: 22500 cdNitecore P16 TAC — Weight: 245 g (8.64 oz)Nitecore P16 TAC — Length: 151 mm (5.94 in)Nitecore P16 TAC — Retail price: US$85Nitecore P16 TAC — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Nitecore 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 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$85Cheapest
US$195Most expensive
Weight
245 g (8.64 oz)Heaviest
227 g (8.01 oz)Lightest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
9900 lmHighest output
Max candela
22500 cdLowest candela
65400 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
510 m (1673 ft)Highest
Max runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
3900 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
Built-in 5000mAh 21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C fast charging with 18W QC
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
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 Use▣Outdoor Activities▣Emergency Situations▣EDC
▣Search And Rescue▣Law Enforcement▣Tactical Applications▣EDC▣Outdoor Adventures
Common praise
✓High Maximum Brightness✓Long Runtime On Ultra Low Mode✓Multiple Brightness Levels✓Durable Construction With Military Grade Anodized Finish✓Waterproof To IPX 8✓Impact Resistant To 1.5 Meters✓Tactical Tail Switch With Side Switch For Easy One Hand Use
✓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
⚠Batteries Not Included In Some Packages⚠Weight Slightly Heavier Than Compact Keychain Lights
⚠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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