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Nitecore TM12K vs Nitecore TM28
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore TM12K stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM12K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 400% 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$180Cheapest
US$399.95Most expensive
Weight
233 g (8.22 oz)Lightest
414.7 g (14.63 oz)Heaviest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
12000 lmHighest output
6000 lmLowest output
Max candela
18000 cdLowest candela
107200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
268 m (879 ft)Lowest
655 m (2149 ft)Highest
Max runtime
12000 minShortest runtime
59940 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery 4800mAh
4x 3100mAh IMR 18650 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Charging type
USB-C with QC 3.0 and QC 2.0 support
AC adapter with intelligent charging circuit
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX8 (submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized black matte finish, stainless steel bezel
Aerospace grade aluminium alloy with HAIII hard anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical & Law EnforcementUtility & Infrastructure WorkPreparedness & Emergency Kits
Search And RescueCampingPhotographyOutdoor UseTactical Applications
Common praise
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
Very Bright Output With High Lumen CountLong Beam Distance And IntensityIntelligent Charging And Oled Status DisplayMultiple Brightness And Special ModesDurable, Waterproof Design
Common complaints
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
Heavy Weight For Pocket CarryRelatively Large Size
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