Comparison Console
Nitecore TM12K vs Wurkkos TS23
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos TS23 stands out as the lightest option for weight. Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TS23 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Wurkkos TS23 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS23 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM12K stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS23 stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 223% 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$180
Unknown
Weight
233 g (8.22 oz)Heaviest
232 g (8.18 oz)Lightest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
137.4 mm (5.41 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
12000 lmHighest output
5000 lmLowest output
Max candela
18000 cdLowest candela
58083 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
268 m (879 ft)Lowest
482 m (1581 ft)Highest
Max runtime
12000 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery 4800mAh
21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C with QC 3.0 and QC 2.0 support
USB-C charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized black matte finish, stainless steel bezel
6061 aluminum alloy body
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical & Law EnforcementUtility & Infrastructure WorkPreparedness & Emergency Kits
General purpose useTactical applicationsOutdoor useBudget-conscious users
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 output brightness (up to 5000 lumens)Good build quality with anodized 6061 aluminum bodyDual-mode UI with tactical and outdoor optionsUSB-C onboard charging includedWell-regulated output with thermal management
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 heavy and large for everyday pocket carryMoonlight mode is brighter than some preferRear e-switch feels slightly mushyNo holster includedMode spacing can feel cluttered with 6 brightness levels in outdoor mode group
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