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Nitecore TM9K Pro vs SureFire Fury DFT
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 560% 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 25% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 560% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1757% 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$195Cheapest
US$259Most expensive
Weight
227 g (8.01 oz)Heaviest
184 g (6.49 oz)Lightest
Length
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
9900 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
65400 cdHighest candela
25200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
510 m (1673 ft)Highest
315 m (1033 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3900 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 5000mAh 21700 lithium-ion
One SF18650B lithium-ion rechargeable (included) or two 123A lithium batteries (not included)
Charging type
USB-C fast charging with 18W QC
Micro USB (for SF18650B battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard anodized finish
Mil-Spec hard anodized aluminum body, tempered window & O-ring seals
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueLaw enforcementTactical applicationsEDCOutdoor adventures
Tactical useEMS and law enforcement professionalsOutdoor and rescue workUsers requiring a bright, long-reaching flexible spotlight
Common praise
Very high brightness with good beam throwReliable build quality with tactical featuresFast USB-C chargingIntuitive dual-stage tail switch interfaceExcellent runtime on low modes
Very bright with up to 1,500 lumens outputFlexible dual fuel battery systemDurable construction suitable for harsh environmentsSimple and effective interfaceGood beam distance and intensity
Common complaints
Built-in non-replaceable batteryGets warm at highest setting after extended useSome users may find the size and weight bulky for EDC
Lack of multiple brightness modes besides high outputNo included lanyard or pocket clipSome desire for duty holster with spare battery storage
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