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Nitecore TM12K vs SureFire Fury DFT
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM12K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% 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
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% 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.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5614% 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$259Most expensive
Weight
233 g (8.22 oz)Heaviest
184 g (6.49 oz)Lightest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
12000 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
18000 cdLowest candela
25200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
268 m (879 ft)Lowest
315 m (1033 ft)Highest
Max runtime
12000 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery 4800mAh
One SF18650B lithium-ion rechargeable (included) or two 123A lithium batteries (not included)
Charging type
USB-C with QC 3.0 and QC 2.0 support
Micro USB (for SF18650B battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized black matte finish, stainless steel bezel
Mil-Spec hard anodized aluminum body, tempered window & O-ring seals
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical & Law EnforcementUtility & Infrastructure WorkPreparedness & Emergency Kits
Tactical useEMS and law enforcement professionalsOutdoor and rescue workUsers requiring a bright, long-reaching flexible spotlight
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 with up to 1,500 lumens outputFlexible dual fuel battery systemDurable construction suitable for harsh environmentsSimple and effective interfaceGood beam distance and intensity
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
Lack of multiple brightness modes besides high outputNo included lanyard or pocket clipSome desire for duty holster with spare battery storage
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