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Fenix LR35R vs Nitecore TM12K

What LR35R does better (0) and where TM12K wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LR35R
Fenix · 2020LR35R
8.7Score
0 advantages≈ $200
vs
Nitecore TM12K
Nitecore · 2022TM12K
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ $260
Higher score
8.5Brightness & throw9.4
6.7Battery & charging6.5
5.4Build & durability7.8

Why is LR35R better than TM12K?

LR35R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TM12K better than LR35R?

  1. Maximum output10,000 lm vs 12,000 lm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LR35RFenix LR35R≈ $2008.7
Nitecore TM12KNitecore TM12K≈ $2609.6
Light output
Maximum output10,000 lm12,000 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Cree XHP50
LED makerLuminusCree
Number of LEDs—6
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime80 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm—
Head diameter / width51.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth46.5 mm—
Weight238 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
Switch—Tail switch
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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