Comparison Console
Nitecore SRT6i vs Nitecore TM12K
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 471% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 471% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 186% 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$145.49Cheapest
US$180Most expensive
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
233 g (8.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmLowest output
12000 lmHighest output
Max candela
65200 cdHighest candela
18000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
510 m (1673 ft)Highest
268 m (879 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
12000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x21700i Li-ion (NL2150HPi 5000mAh), 2xCR123, 2xRCR123/16340
Built-in rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery 4800mAh
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C with QC 3.0 and QC 2.0 support
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP54
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish; strike bezel with high strength silicon nitride ceramics
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized black matte finish, stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLong range searchlightLaw enforcementHunting
Tactical & Law EnforcementUtility & Infrastructure WorkPreparedness & Emergency Kits
Common praise
Intuitive no-nonsense user interface with rotary selector ringImpressive long throw and beam intensitySolid build quality with durable materialsIntegrated USB-C charging with included proprietary batteryTactical features such as strobe ready mode and lockout
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
Large head size makes pocket carry inconvenientRequires proprietary battery which limits standard battery use
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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