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Fenix LR80R vs Nitecore TM20K

What LR80R does better (1) and where TM20K wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LR80R
Fenix · 2021LR80R
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ $450
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Nitecore TM20K
Nitecore · 2022TM20K
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $300
9.4Brightness & throw9.6
9.6Battery & charging7.4
4.3Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is LR80R better than TM20K?

  1. Battery capacity12,000 mAh vs 9,600 mAh+25%

Why is TM20K better than LR80R?

  1. Maximum output18,000 lm vs 20,000 lm+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LR80RFenix LR80R≈ $4509.6
Nitecore TM20KNitecore TM20K≈ $3009.4
Light output
Maximum output18,000 lm20,000 lm
Peak beam intensity319,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,130 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs619
Colour temperature6,100K—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity12,000 mAh9,600 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—4.5 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
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 switchesDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
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