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Fenix LD45R vs Nitecore TM9K Pro

What LD45R does better (0) and where TM9K Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD45R
Fenix · 2024LD45R
6.8Score
0 advantages≈ $160
vs
Nitecore TM9K Pro
Nitecore · 2024TM9K Pro
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw8.6
5.7Battery & charging7.3
5.0Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD45R better than TM9K Pro?

LD45R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TM9K Pro better than LD45R?

  1. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 9,900 lm3.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m vs 509 m+6%
  3. Peak beam intensity57,600 cd vs 64,770 cd+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD45RFenix LD45R≈ $1606.8
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm9,900 lm
Peak beam intensity57,600 cd64,770 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m509 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70NiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs—3
Colour temperature5,800K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime65 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Size & weight
Length / height155.3 mm—
Head diameter / width44.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight302 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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