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Fenix TK30 vs Nitecore TM12K

What TK30 does better (1) and where TM12K wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK30
Fenix · 2020TK30
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ $270
vs
Nitecore TM12K
Nitecore · 2022TM12K
9.6Score
2 advantages≈ $260
Higher score
7.5Brightness & throw9.5
3.9Battery & charging8.5
6.9Build & durability6.0

Why is TK30 better than TM12K?

  1. Weight146 g vs 233 g+60%

Why is TM12K better than TK30?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 12,000 lm24×
  2. Maximum runtime6 h vs 200 h33.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK30Fenix TK30≈ $2705.6
Nitecore TM12KNitecore TM12K≈ $2609.6
Light output
Maximum output500 lm12,000 lm
Peak beam intensity360,000 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,200 m—
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XHP50
LED maker—Cree
Number of LEDs—6
Colour temperature6,100K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime6 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1.5 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height158 mm108 mm
Head diameter / width32 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight146 g233 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels2—
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
Colours—Black
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