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Nitecore P35i vs Nitecore TM12K
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore TM12K stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM12K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P35i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 233% 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$324Most expensive
US$180Cheapest
Weight
296.6 g (10.46 oz)Heaviest
233 g (8.22 oz)Lightest
Length
186.9 mm (7.36 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmLowest output
12000 lmHighest output
Max candela
678000 cdHighest candela
18000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1650 m (5413 ft)Highest
268 m (879 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3600 minShortest runtime
12000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Nitecore 21700i 5000mAh) compatible with CR123/RCR123
Built-in rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery 4800mAh
Charging type
USB-C fast charging
USB-C with QC 3.0 and QC 2.0 support
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m submersion)
IP54
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with military-grade hard-anodized finish
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized black matte finish, stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Search & Rescue (extreme long-range visibility)Hunting (precision LEP spotlight)Tactical & Law Enforcement (strobe, OLED display, remote switch compatibility)Industrial & Emergency Use (bright floodlight)Outdoor & Survival (rugged and long runtime)
Tactical & Law EnforcementUtility & Infrastructure WorkPreparedness & Emergency Kits
Common praise
Exceptional long-range beam distance (1650 meters)High output brightness (3000 lumens)Versatile lighting modes (Spot, Flood, Mix)OLED display providing real-time infoDurable construction with IP68 ratingLong runtime up to 60 hours on low modeUSB-C fast charging convenience
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
LEP mode has a 30-second time constraint due to overheating protection
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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