Comparison Console
Nitecore TM9K TAC vs SureFire P3X Fury
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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SureFire P3X Fury stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 880% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire P3X Fury stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire P3X Fury stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire P3X Fury stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 880% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire P3X Fury stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM9K TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2300% 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$173Cheapest
US$250Most expensive
Weight
218.5 g (7.71 oz)Heaviest
204.12 g (7.20 oz)Lightest
Length
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
172.72 mm (6.80 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
9800 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
19800 cdLowest candela
22000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
280 m (919 ft)Highest
148 m (486 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3600 minLongest runtime
150 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
3 x 123A lithium primary batteries
Charging type
USB-C, QC supported
Compatible with 3.2V rechargeable lithium-phosphate batteries (LFP123A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy, HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Type-III anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical ApplicationsSearch And RescueEmergency LightingEveryday Carry (EDC)
Backup LightSearch LightUsers Needing Both Higher Output And Longer Runtime
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 Maximum Output Of 1000 LumensDual Output Modes With Regulated Extended RuntimeDurable Type Iii Anodized Aluminum BodyLifetime Limited Warranty
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
Non Tactical Ui With Low Mode FirstRelatively ExpensiveSome Users Prefer Knurled Finish Over Finger Notches
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