Comparison Console
Nitecore TM39 vs Streamlight LiteBox
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore TM39 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM39 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM39 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TM39 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM39 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 238% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM39 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM39 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1957% 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$499.95Cheapest
US$612.5Most expensive
Weight
1361 g (48.01 oz)Lightest
4600 g (162.26 oz)Heaviest
Length
276 mm (10.87 in)Shortest
380 mm (14.96 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
5200 lmHighest output
3350 lmLowest output
Max candela
562500 cdLowest candela
1000000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
1500 m (4921 ft)Lowest
1609 m (5279 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2160 minLongest runtime
105 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
NBP68 HD rechargeable battery pack (98Wh, 3400mAh x8, 3.7V)
12V, 7.2Ah sealed lead acid rechargeable
Charging type
Built-in charging port via AC adapter (3.5mm)
Vehicle mount 12V DC and AC/12V DC options
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (up to 2m submersible)
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aviation grade aluminum alloy with Military grade HA III hard anodized finish
High-impact ABS thermoplastic housing
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueHuntingExplorationLong-range illumination
Search and scene lightingField maintenanceInspection of construction sites and remote equipmentPortable high intensity search
Common praise
Extremely powerful beam with impressive long throwDurable build with waterproof and impact resistanceUser-friendly double-button interface with OLED displayLong runtime on lower modes with included large battery pack
Extremely bright with one million candela beam intensityPortable and rechargeableVersatile with articulating head and multiple mounting optionsRobust and weatherproof housing
Common complaints
Large size and weight limits portability for everyday carryHigher brightness modes have shorter runtimePremium price point
Heavy weight due to sealed lead acid batteryRuntime limited to about 1.75 hours on high intensity modeLarge size not ideal for everyday carry
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