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Acebeam K30-GT vs Nitecore TM12K

What K30-GT does better (0) and where TM12K wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam K30-GT
Acebeam · 2021K30-GT
9.5Score
0 advantages≈ $250
vs
Nitecore TM12K
Nitecore · 2022TM12K
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ $260
Higher score
9.3Brightness & throw9.5

Why is K30-GT better than TM12K?

K30-GT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TM12K better than K30-GT?

  1. Maximum output5,500 lm vs 12,000 lm2.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam K30-GTAcebeam K30-GT≈ $2509.5
Nitecore TM12KNitecore TM12K≈ $2609.6
Light output
Maximum output5,500 lm12,000 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XHP50
LED maker—Cree
Number of LEDs—6
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime—200 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1.5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—108 mm
Weight—233 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
StrobeYes—
Colours—Black
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