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Acebeam X80 RGB vs Nitecore TM12K

What X80 RGB does better (1) and where TM12K wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam X80 RGB
Acebeam · 2022X80 RGB
9.7Score
1 advantage≈ $310
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Nitecore TM12K
Nitecore · 2022TM12K
9.6Score
0 advantages≈ $260
9.7Brightness & throw9.5

Why is X80 RGB better than TM12K?

  1. Maximum output25,000 lm vs 12,000 lm2.1×

Why is TM12K better than X80 RGB?

TM12K has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam X80 RGBAcebeam X80 RGB≈ $3109.7
Nitecore TM12KNitecore TM12K≈ $2609.6
Light output
Maximum output25,000 lm12,000 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XHP50
LED maker—Cree
Number of LEDs—6
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 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
UV lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Colours—Black
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