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Nitecore TM20K vs Nitecore TM28
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM20K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM20K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM20K stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7585% 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$299.95Cheapest
US$399.95Most expensive
Weight
422 g (14.89 oz)Heaviest
414.7 g (14.63 oz)Lightest
Length
145.5 mm (5.73 in)Longest
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
20000 lmHighest output
6000 lmLowest output
Max candela
22200 cdLowest candela
107200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
290 m (951 ft)Lowest
655 m (2149 ft)Highest
Max runtime
780 minShortest runtime
59940 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 2 x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable batteries, 9600mAh total capacity
4x 3100mAh IMR 18650 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Charging type
USB-C with Quick Charge support
AC adapter with intelligent charging circuit
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aerospace grade aluminium alloy with HAIII hard anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical activitiesSearch and rescueOutdoor activitiesIndustrial useSelf-preservation and active threat mitigation
Search and rescueCampingPhotographyOutdoor useTactical applications
Common praise
Extremely high brightness outputSolid and durable CNC machined unibody constructionVersatile dual switch with tactical featuresStable output with advanced thermal regulationGood waterproofing and impact resistance
Very bright output with high lumen countLong beam distance and intensityIntelligent charging and OLED status displayMultiple brightness and special modesDurable, waterproof design
Common complaints
Relatively heavy and bulky for everyday carryBurst mode duration is short
Heavy weight for pocket carryRelatively large size
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