Comparison Console
Nitecore TM39 vs Streamlight Portable Scene Light
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore TM39 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM39 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TM39 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM39 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 776% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM39 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Portable Scene Light stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM39 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1700% 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$920.2Most expensive
Weight
1361 g (48.01 oz)Lightest
11929 g (420.78 oz)Heaviest
Length
276 mm (10.87 in)Shortest
648 mm (25.51 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
5200 lmLowest output
10000 lmHighest output
Max candela
562500 cdHighest candela
95000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1500 m (4921 ft)Highest
616 m (2021 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2160 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
NBP68 HD rechargeable battery pack (98Wh, 3400mAh x8, 3.7V)
Lead Acid
Charging type
Built-in charging port via AC adapter (3.5mm)
AC/DC rechargeable (10 hours)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (up to 2m submersible)
IP67
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aviation grade aluminum alloy with Military grade HA III hard anodized finish
High impact thermoplastic housing
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueHuntingExplorationLong-range illumination
Emergency scene lightingFire & rescueMilitaryUtilitiesLaw enforcementIndustrial safetyConstructionEmergency medical services
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
Very bright output with multiple intensity levelsPortable and collapsible for easy transportLong runtime, especially on low settingRugged and weatherproof constructionCan operate indefinitely on external AC/DC power
Common complaints
Large size and weight limits portability for everyday carryHigher brightness modes have shorter runtimePremium price point
Heavy compared to typical flashlights (about 11.9 kg)Large and bulky, not suited for handheld tasks
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