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Fenix HT30R vs Nitecore TM12K

What HT30R does better (0) and where TM12K wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT30R
Fenix · 2022HT30R
5.4Score
0 advantages≈ $280
vs
Nitecore TM12K
Nitecore · 2022TM12K
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ $260
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw9.5
3.9Battery & charging8.5
5.6Build & durability6.0

Why is HT30R better than TM12K?

HT30R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TM12K better than HT30R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 12,000 lm24×
  2. Maximum runtime7.2 h vs 200 h27.8×
  3. Weight264 g vs 233 g+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT30RFenix HT30R≈ $2805.4
Nitecore TM12KNitecore TM12K≈ $2609.6
Light output
Maximum output500 lm12,000 lm
Peak beam intensity562,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,500 m—
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XHP50
LED maker—Cree
Number of LEDs—6
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime7.2 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1.5 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height179 mm108 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight264 g233 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels2—
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
Colours—Black
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