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Nitecore TM12K vs Olight Warrior X 3
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 9% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM12K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 380% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 380% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2400% 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$200Most expensive
Weight
233 g (8.22 oz)Lightest
255 g (8.99 oz)Heaviest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
149.5 mm (5.89 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
12000 lmHighest output
2500 lmLowest output
Max candela
18000 cdLowest candela
78000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
268 m (879 ft)Lowest
560 m (1837 ft)Highest
Max runtime
12000 minLongest runtime
480 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery 4800mAh
Customized 5000mAh 21700 Lithium-ion Battery
Charging type
USB-C with QC 3.0 and QC 2.0 support
MCC3 USB Magnetic Charging Cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized black matte finish, stainless steel bezel
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical & Law EnforcementUtility & Infrastructure WorkPreparedness & Emergency Kits
HuntingLaw EnforcementSearch & RescueSelf DefenseOutdoorsNight Security/patrol
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
High Maximum Output Of 2500 Lumens With Excellent Beam ThrowDurable Aerospace Grade Aluminum Construction With Water And Impact ResistanceVersatile Dual Stage Tactical Tail Switch With Programmable SettingsComes With Useful Accessories Including Holster, Rings, And Charging CableLong Runtime Especially On Lower Brightness Modes
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
Relatively Large Head Diameter Affects Pocket CarryBattery Not Replaceable With Standard Cells Without SleeveSome Users May Prefer Simpler Interface
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