Comparison Console
Nitecore TM12K vs SureFire P3X Fury
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire P3X Fury stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM12K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire P3X Fury stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire P3X Fury stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire P3X Fury stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1100% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire P3X Fury 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$250Most expensive
Weight
233 g (8.22 oz)Heaviest
204.12 g (7.20 oz)Lightest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
172.72 mm (6.80 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
12000 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
18000 cdLowest candela
22000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
268 m (879 ft)Highest
148 m (486 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
12000 minLongest runtime
150 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery 4800mAh
3 x 123A lithium primary batteries
Charging type
USB-C with QC 3.0 and QC 2.0 support
Compatible with 3.2V rechargeable lithium-phosphate batteries (LFP123A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized black matte finish, stainless steel bezel
Type-III anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical & Law EnforcementUtility & Infrastructure WorkPreparedness & Emergency Kits
Backup lightSearch lightUsers needing both higher output and longer runtime
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 1000 lumensDual output modes with regulated extended runtimeDurable type-III anodized aluminum bodyLifetime limited warranty
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
Non-tactical UI with low mode firstRelatively expensiveSome users prefer knurled finish over finger notches
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