Comparison Console
Nitecore SRT6i vs Nitecore TM12K
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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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