Comparison Console
Nitecore TM9K TAC vs Olight Warrior X 4
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior X 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 277% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Warrior X 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 4 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 277% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 4 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 650% 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$173Most expensive
US$171Cheapest
Weight
218.5 g (7.71 oz)Lightest
249 g (8.78 oz)Heaviest
Length
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
149 mm (5.87 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
9800 lmHighest output
2600 lmLowest output
Max candela
19800 cdLowest candela
99310 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
280 m (919 ft)Lowest
630 m (2067 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3600 minLongest runtime
480 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
Customized 5000mAh 21700 Lithium-ion Battery
Charging type
USB-C, QC supported
USB-C and MCC3 magnetic charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy, HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical applicationsSearch and rescueEmergency lightingEveryday carry (EDC)
Tactical and duty useLong-range throwRechargeable EDC use
Common praise
Extremely bright maximum output: 9800 lumensDurable construction with military-grade anodized aluminumWaterproof to 2 meters submersionMultiple brightness modes and strobeTurboReady one-handed operationLong runtime especially at lower output levelsBuilt-in rechargeable battery with quick USB-C chargingLockout mode prevents accidental activation
High output with strong beam throwQuality build and finishDual charging options (USB-C and MCC)Simple and effective user interfaceLow battery vibration alert and clear battery indicator
Common complaints
Relatively short impact resistance (1 meter) compared to some tactical modelsHeavy for EDC at over 200 gramsMaximum beam throw limited to about 280 meters
No mode memoryCannot cycle down from High to Low without turning offRemoval from holster can be trickyLimited emitter swap options due to LED footprint
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