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Nitecore P16 TAC vs Nitecore TM9K Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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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
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 most expensive option for retail price, with about a 129% gap from the closest alternative.
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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% 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.
Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 useOutdoor activitiesEmergency situationsEDC
Search and rescueLaw enforcementTactical applicationsEDCOutdoor adventures
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 brightness with good beam throwReliable build quality with tactical featuresFast USB-C chargingIntuitive dual-stage tail switch interfaceExcellent runtime on low modes
Common complaints
Batteries not included in some packagesWeight slightly heavier than compact keychain lights
Built-in non-replaceable batteryGets warm at highest setting after extended useSome users may find the size and weight bulky for EDC
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