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Fenix LR80R vs Nitecore TM12K

What LR80R does better (2) and where TM12K wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LR80R
Fenix · 2021LR80R
9.6Score
2 advantages≈ $450
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Nitecore TM12K
Nitecore · 2022TM12K
9.6Score
0 advantages≈ $260
9.4Brightness & throw9.4
9.6Battery & charging6.5
4.3Build & durability7.8

Why is LR80R better than TM12K?

  1. Battery capacity12,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh2.5×
  2. Maximum output18,000 lm vs 12,000 lm+50%

Why is TM12K better than LR80R?

TM12K has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LR80RFenix LR80R≈ $4509.6
Nitecore TM12KNitecore TM12K≈ $2609.6
Light output
Maximum output18,000 lm12,000 lm
Peak beam intensity319,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,130 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Cree XHP50
LED makerLuminusCree
Number of LEDs66
Colour temperature6,100K—
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity12,000 mAh4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Size & weight
Length / height259 mm—
Head diameter / width108 mm—
Body diameter / depth54 mm—
Weight1,636 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels8—
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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