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Nitecore TM12K vs Olight Odin S

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Olight Odin S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Odin S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 700% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Olight Odin S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore TM12K stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight Odin S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore TM12K stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight Odin S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 700% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Olight Odin S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore TM12K stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2453% 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.

Nitecore TM12K — Beam distance: 268 m (879 ft)Nitecore TM12K — Max candela: 18000 cdNitecore TM12K — Weight: 233 g (8.22 oz)Nitecore TM12K — Length: 110 mm (4.33 in)Nitecore TM12K — Retail price: US$180Nitecore TM12K — Max lumens: 12000 lmOlight Odin S — Beam distance: 250 m (820 ft)Olight Odin S — Max candela: 15600 cdOlight Odin S — Weight: 193 g (6.81 oz)Olight Odin S — Length: 127.5 mm (5.02 in)Olight Odin S — Retail price: US$149.99Olight Odin S — Max lumens: 1500 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$180Most expensive
US$149.99Cheapest
Weight
233 g (8.22 oz)Heaviest
193 g (6.81 oz)Lightest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
127.5 mm (5.02 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
12000 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
18000 cdHighest candela
15600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
268 m (879 ft)Highest
250 m (820 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
12000 minLongest runtime
470 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery 4800mAh
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or 2x CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB-C with QC 3.0 and QC 2.0 support
Magnetic charging cable (MCC)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized black matte finish, stainless steel bezel
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical & Law Enforcement▣Utility & Infrastructure Work▣Preparedness & Emergency Kits
▣Tactical Use▣Weapon Mounting▣Self Defense▣Law Enforcement
Common praise
✓Very High Output Brightness And Beam Distance For Size✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓Durable Aerospace Grade Aluminum Body With Hard Anodized Finish✓Fast USB C Charging With Qc Support✓Customizable High Mode And Oled Real Time Display
✓High Brightness And Long Beam Distance✓Versatile Power Options With Rechargeable Battery✓Stable And Secure Mounting With M Lok Or Picatinny Mounts✓Customizable Strobe Function✓Reliable Magnetic Remote Switch
Common complaints
⚠Turbo Mode Limited To 6 7 Seconds To Prevent Overheating⚠Beam Distance Is Moderate For The Lumen Output Due To Flood Style Beam⚠Battery Built In, Not User Replaceable
⚠Relatively Heavy For A Handheld Flashlight At 193 Grams⚠Mainly Suited For Weapon Mounting Rather Than General Pocket Carry⚠Some Users Report Run Time Limitations On High Modes

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