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Fenix HT30R vs Nitecore TM20K

What HT30R does better (0) and where TM20K wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT30R
Fenix · 2022HT30R
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ $280
vs
Nitecore TM20K
Nitecore · 2022TM20K
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $300
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw9.6
3.2Battery & charging7.4
5.1Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HT30R better than TM20K?

HT30R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TM20K better than HT30R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 20,000 lm40×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT30RFenix HT30R≈ $2804.8
Nitecore TM20KNitecore TM20K≈ $3009.4
Light output
Maximum output500 lm20,000 lm
Peak beam intensity562,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,500 m—
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—19
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—9,600 mAh
Maximum runtime7.2 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—4.5 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height179 mm—
Head diameter / width40 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight264 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels2—
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYesYes
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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