Comparison Console
Nitecore TM12K vs Streamlight ProTac 2.0 HP
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the lightest option for weight. Nitecore TM12K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2.0 HP stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Streamlight ProTac 2.0 HP stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Streamlight ProTac 2.0 HP stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2.0 HP stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7900% 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$219Most expensive
Weight
233 g (8.22 oz)Lightest
234 g (8.25 oz)Heaviest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
155 mm (6.10 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
12000 lmHighest output
2000 lmLowest output
Max candela
18000 cdLowest candela
85000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
268 m (879 ft)Lowest
583 m (1913 ft)Highest
Max runtime
12000 minLongest runtime
150 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery 4800mAh
Streamlight SL-B50 rechargeable lithium-ion USB rechargeable battery pack
Charging type
USB-C with QC 3.0 and QC 2.0 support
USB-C charging port integrated in light body
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP67
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
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical & Law EnforcementUtility & Infrastructure WorkPreparedness & Emergency Kits
Tactical useFirst respondersSecurity unitsOutdoor enthusiastsClose-range operationsRoom clearing
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 brightness of 2000 lumens with excellent beam throw of 85,000 candelaCompact and ergonomic design with durable aircraft aluminum bodyConvenient USB-C charging without battery removalMultiple programmable modes with TEN-TAP switchGood runtime balance between brightness and battery life
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
Limited beam throw compared to specialized long-range weapon lightsNo specific diameter dimensions providedWeight may be heavier than some compact models
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