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Fenix LR50R vs Nitecore TM12K

What LR50R does better (1) and where TM12K wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LR50R
Fenix · 2021LR50R
9.1Score
1 advantage≈ $320
vs
Nitecore TM12K
Nitecore · 2022TM12K
9.6Score
0 advantages≈ $260
Higher score
9.2Brightness & throw9.4
7.6Battery & charging6.5
4.2Build & durability7.8

Why is LR50R better than TM12K?

  1. Battery capacity16,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh3.3×

Why is TM12K better than LR50R?

TM12K has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LR50RFenix LR50R≈ $3209.1
Nitecore TM12KNitecore TM12K≈ $2609.6
Light output
Maximum output12,000 lm12,000 lm
Peak beam intensity225,620 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)950 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Cree XHP50
LED makerLuminusCree
Number of LEDs46
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity16,000 mAh4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime58 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height163 mm—
Head diameter / width88 mm—
Body diameter / depth60 mm—
Weight987 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels6—
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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