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Fenix LR40R V2.0 vs Nitecore TM12K

What LR40R V2.0 does better (2) and where TM12K wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LR40R V2.0
Fenix · 2023LR40R V2.0
9.5Score
2 advantages≈ $300
vs
Nitecore TM12K
Nitecore · 2022TM12K
9.6Score
2 advantages≈ $260
Higher score
9.3Brightness & throw9.5
8.4Battery & charging8.5
4.9Build & durability6.0

Why is LR40R V2.0 better than TM12K?

  1. Maximum output15,000 lm vs 12,000 lm+25%
  2. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh+4%

Why is TM12K better than LR40R V2.0?

  1. Weight842 g vs 233 g3.6×
  2. Maximum runtime177 h vs 200 h+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LR40R V2.0Fenix LR40R V2.0≈ $3009.5
Nitecore TM12KNitecore TM12K≈ $2609.6
Light output
Maximum output15,000 lm12,000 lm
Peak beam intensity202,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)900 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70Cree XHP50
LED makerLuminusCree
Number of LEDs66
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po21700 Li-ion
Number of batteries31
Battery capacity5,000 mAh4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime177 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1.5 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height175 mm108 mm
Head diameter / width82 mm—
Body diameter / depth55 mm—
Weight842 g233 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels16—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelTail switch
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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