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Nitecore TM28 vs Olight Javelot Pro 2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore TM28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Javelot Pro 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM28 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Javelot Pro 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Pro 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Pro 2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Pro 2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 247% 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$279.95Cheapest
Weight
414.7 g (14.63 oz)Lightest
423 g (14.92 oz)Heaviest
Length
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
259 mm (10.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
6000 lmHighest output
2500 lmLowest output
Max candela
107200 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
655 m (2149 ft)Lowest
1050 m (3445 ft)Highest
Max runtime
59940 minLongest runtime
17280 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4x 3100mAh IMR 18650 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
21700 lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack (two 5000mAh cells)
Charging type
AC adapter with intelligent charging circuit
MCC3 USB magnetic charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade aluminium alloy with HAIII hard anodised finish
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueCampingPhotographyOutdoor useTactical applications
HuntingSearch and RescueOutdoor use
Common praise
Very bright output with high lumen countLong beam distance and intensityIntelligent charging and OLED status displayMultiple brightness and special modesDurable, waterproof design
Extremely long beam distanceHigh brightness outputRechargeable battery pack with visual battery level indicatorsMultiple convenient switches for tactical and daily use
Common complaints
Heavy weight for pocket carryRelatively large size
Relatively heavy for an EDC flashlightPrice is higher than average handheld flashlights
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