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Nitecore TM12K vs SureFire Fury Tactical
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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SureFire Fury Tactical 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 Tactical stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury Tactical 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 Tactical 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 Tactical 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 SF18650 lithium-ion rechargeable or two 123A lithium
Charging type
USB-C with QC 3.0 and QC 2.0 support
USB (for SF18650 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
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical & Law EnforcementUtility & Infrastructure WorkPreparedness & Emergency Kits
Tactical useEMS and law enforcementOutdoor and emergency useUsers needing a bright, long-reaching flexible platform
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 and beam intensityDual fuel flexibilityRugged and durable constructionReliable and simple operation
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 lanyard and pocket clipFit issues with older belt holsters
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