Comparison Console
Nitecore SRT7GT vs Nitecore TM9K TAC
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore SRT7GT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT7GT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 880% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore SRT7GT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7GT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7GT stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 880% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7GT stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 300% 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$104Cheapest
US$173Most expensive
Weight
173 g (6.10 oz)Lightest
218.5 g (7.71 oz)Heaviest
Length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
9800 lmHighest output
Max candela
50900 cdHighest candela
19800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
450 m (1476 ft)Highest
280 m (919 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
14400 minLongest runtime
3600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C, QC supported
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
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
Law enforcementHuntingTactical applicationsSecurity
Tactical applicationsSearch and rescueEmergency lightingEveryday carry (EDC)
Common praise
Variable infinite brightness control via smart ringPresence of multiple colored LEDs for diverse tactical useRobust aerospace grade aluminum construction with HAIII hard-anodized finishIPX-8 waterproof and 1.5m impact resistantLong runtime on ultralow modeCompact size and light weight
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
Battery not includedRelatively short runtime at maximum outputWeight without battery may increase with battery included
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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