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Fenix LR50R vs Nitecore TM20K

What LR50R does better (1) and where TM20K wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LR50R
Fenix · 2021LR50R
9.1Score
1 advantage≈ $320
vs
Nitecore TM20K
Nitecore · 2022TM20K
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $300
Higher score
9.2Brightness & throw9.6
7.6Battery & charging7.4
4.2Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is LR50R better than TM20K?

  1. Battery capacity16,000 mAh vs 9,600 mAh+67%

Why is TM20K better than LR50R?

  1. Maximum output12,000 lm vs 20,000 lm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LR50RFenix LR50R≈ $3209.1
Nitecore TM20KNitecore TM20K≈ $3009.4
Light output
Maximum output12,000 lm20,000 lm
Peak beam intensity225,620 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)950 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs419
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity16,000 mAh9,600 mAh
Maximum runtime58 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—4.5 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
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 switchesDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
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