Comparison Console
Nitecore SRT6i vs Nitecore TM9K TAC
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 24% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 367% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 367% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17% 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$173Most expensive
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
218.5 g (7.71 oz)Heaviest
Length
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmLowest output
9800 lmHighest output
Max candela
65200 cdHighest candela
19800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
510 m (1673 ft)Highest
280 m (919 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
3600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x21700i Li-ion (NL2150HPi 5000mAh), 2xCR123, 2xRCR123/16340
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C, QC supported
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
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
Aero grade aluminum alloy, HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLong range searchlightLaw enforcementHunting
Tactical applicationsSearch and rescueEmergency lightingEveryday carry (EDC)
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
Extremely bright maximum output: 9800 lumensDurable construction with military-grade anodized aluminumWaterproof to 2 meters submersionMultiple brightness modes and strobeTurboReady one-handed operationLong runtime especially at lower output levelsBuilt-in rechargeable battery with quick USB-C chargingLockout mode prevents accidental activation
Common complaints
Large head size makes pocket carry inconvenientRequires proprietary battery which limits standard battery use
Relatively short impact resistance (1 meter) compared to some tactical modelsHeavy for EDC at over 200 gramsMaximum beam throw limited to about 280 meters
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