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Nitecore TM9K TAC vs Olight Odin S

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Olight Odin S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Odin S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 553% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Olight Odin S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight Odin S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight Odin S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 553% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Olight Odin S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 666% 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.

Nitecore TM9K TAC — Beam distance: 280 m (919 ft)Nitecore TM9K TAC — Max candela: 19800 cdNitecore TM9K TAC — Weight: 218.5 g (7.71 oz)Nitecore TM9K TAC — Length: 125 mm (4.92 in)Nitecore TM9K TAC — Retail price: US$173Nitecore TM9K TAC — Max lumens: 9800 lmOlight Odin S — Beam distance: 250 m (820 ft)Olight Odin S — Max candela: 15600 cdOlight Odin S — Weight: 193 g (6.81 oz)Olight Odin S — Length: 127.5 mm (5.02 in)Olight Odin S — Retail price: US$149.99Olight Odin S — Max lumens: 1500 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$173Most expensive
US$149.99Cheapest
Weight
218.5 g (7.71 oz)Heaviest
193 g (6.81 oz)Lightest
Length
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
127.5 mm (5.02 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
9800 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
19800 cdHighest candela
15600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
280 m (919 ft)Highest
250 m (820 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3600 minLongest runtime
470 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or 2x CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB-C, QC supported
Magnetic charging cable (MCC)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy, HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical Applications▣Search And Rescue▣Emergency Lighting▣Everyday Carry (EDC)
▣Tactical Use▣Weapon Mounting▣Self Defense▣Law Enforcement
Common praise
✓Extremely Bright Maximum Output: 9800 Lumens✓Durable Construction With Military Grade Anodized Aluminum✓Waterproof To 2 Meters Submersion✓Multiple Brightness Modes And Strobe✓Turboready One Handed Operation✓Long Runtime Especially At Lower Output Levels✓Built In Rechargeable Battery With Quick USB C Charging✓Lockout Mode Prevents Accidental Activation
✓High Brightness And Long Beam Distance✓Versatile Power Options With Rechargeable Battery✓Stable And Secure Mounting With M Lok Or Picatinny Mounts✓Customizable Strobe Function✓Reliable Magnetic Remote Switch
Common complaints
⚠Relatively Short Impact Resistance (1 Meter) Compared To Some Tactical Models⚠Heavy For EDC At Over 200 Grams⚠Maximum Beam Throw Limited To About 280 Meters
⚠Relatively Heavy For A Handheld Flashlight At 193 Grams⚠Mainly Suited For Weapon Mounting Rather Than General Pocket Carry⚠Some Users Report Run Time Limitations On High Modes

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