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Fenix LR40R vs Nitecore TM12K

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

Fenix LR40R
Fenix · 2019LR40R
6.8Score
0 advantages≈ $280
vs
Nitecore TM12K
Nitecore · 2022TM12K
9.6Score
2 advantages≈ $260
Higher score
9.1Brightness & throw9.5
7.8Battery & charging8.5
2.2Build & durability6.0

Why is LR40R better than TM12K?

LR40R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TM12K better than LR40R?

  1. Maximum runtime92.3 h vs 200 h2.2×
  2. Weight499 g vs 233 g2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LR40RFenix LR40R≈ $2806.8
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
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime92.3 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1.5 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height154 mm108 mm
Head diameter / width80 mm—
Body diameter / depth51 mm—
Weight499 g233 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Colours—Black
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