Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 227% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Nitecore P35i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Nitecore P35i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Nitecore P35i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 227% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Nitecore P35i stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 50% 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.
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Nitecore 21700i 5000mAh) compatible with CR123/RCR123
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB-C fast charging
USB-C, QC supported
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m submersion)
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with military-grade hard-anodized finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy, HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
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 Applications▣Search And Rescue▣Emergency Lighting▣Everyday Carry (EDC)
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 Info✓Durable Construction With Ip68 Rating✓Long Runtime Up To 60 Hours On Low Mode✓USB C Fast Charging Convenience
✓Extremely Bright Maximum Output: 9800 Lumens✓Durable Construction With Military Grade Anodized Aluminum✓Waterproof To 2 Meters Submersion✓Multiple Brightness Modes And Strobe✓Turboready One Handed Operation✓Long Runtime Especially At Lower Output Levels✓Built In Rechargeable Battery With Quick USB C Charging✓Lockout Mode Prevents Accidental Activation
Common complaints
⚠Lep Mode Has A 30 Second Time Constraint Due To Overheating Protection
⚠Relatively Short Impact Resistance (1 Meter) Compared To Some Tactical Models⚠Heavy For EDC At Over 200 Grams⚠Maximum Beam Throw Limited To About 280 Meters