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Nitecore TM28 vs Nitecore TM9K Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 105% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1437% 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$399.95Most expensive
US$195Cheapest
Weight
414.7 g (14.63 oz)Heaviest
227 g (8.01 oz)Lightest
Length
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
6000 lmLowest output
9900 lmHighest output
Max candela
107200 cdHighest candela
65400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
655 m (2149 ft)Highest
510 m (1673 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
59940 minLongest runtime
3900 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4x 3100mAh IMR 18650 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Built-in 5000mAh 21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
AC adapter with intelligent charging circuit
USB-C fast charging with 18W QC
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (submersible)
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade aluminium alloy with HAIII hard anodised finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueCampingPhotographyOutdoor useTactical applications
Search and rescueLaw enforcementTactical applicationsEDCOutdoor adventures
Common praise
Very bright output with high lumen countLong beam distance and intensityIntelligent charging and OLED status displayMultiple brightness and special modesDurable, waterproof design
Very high brightness with good beam throwReliable build quality with tactical featuresFast USB-C chargingIntuitive dual-stage tail switch interfaceExcellent runtime on low modes
Common complaints
Heavy weight for pocket carryRelatively large size
Built-in non-replaceable batteryGets warm at highest setting after extended useSome users may find the size and weight bulky for EDC
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