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Fenix TK30 vs Nitecore TM12K
What TK30 does better (0) and where TM12K wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is TK30 better than TM12K?
TK30 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is TM12K better than TK30?
- Maximum output500 lm vs 12,000 lm24×
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 500 lm | 12,000 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 360,000 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 1,200 m | — |
| Light source | LEP (laser-excited phosphor) | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | — | Cree XHP50 |
| LED maker | — | Cree |
| Number of LEDs | — | 6 |
| Colour temperature | 6,100K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion | 21700 Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | — | 4,800 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 6 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 158 mm | — |
| Head diameter / width | 32 mm | — |
| Body diameter / depth | 26 mm | — |
| Weight | 146 g | — |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | 2 | — |
| Switch | Dual switches | Tail switch |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | Yes | — |
| Strobe | Yes | — |
| Laser pointer / aiming laser | Yes | — |
