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Fenix LR40R vs Nitecore TM12K

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

Fenix LR40R
Fenix · 2019LR40R
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ $280
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Nitecore TM12K
Nitecore · 2022TM12K
9.6Score
0 advantages≈ $260
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw9.4
7.6Battery & charging6.5
2.5Build & durability7.8

Why is LR40R better than TM12K?

LR40R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TM12K better than LR40R?

TM12K has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LR40RFenix LR40R≈ $2806.4
Nitecore TM12KNitecore TM12K≈ $2609.6
Light output
Maximum output12,000 lm12,000 lm
Peak beam intensity102,400 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)640 m—
Runtime at maximum output198 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XHP50
LED makerCreeCree
Number of LEDs—6
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime92.3 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height154 mm—
Head diameter / width80 mm—
Body diameter / depth51 mm—
Weight499 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
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