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Fenix TK72R vs Nitecore TM12K

What TK72R does better (1) and where TM12K wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK72R
Fenix · 2018TK72R
5.1Score
1 advantage≈ $330
vs
Nitecore TM12K
Nitecore · 2022TM12K
9.6Score
2 advantages≈ $260
Higher score
6.7Brightness & throw9.4
4.9Battery & charging6.5
2.8Build & durability7.8

Why is TK72R better than TM12K?

  1. Battery capacity7,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh+46%

Why is TM12K better than TK72R?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · TK72R: Yes
  2. Maximum output9,000 lm vs 12,000 lm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK72RFenix TK72R≈ $3305.1
Nitecore TM12KNitecore TM12K≈ $2609.6
Light output
Maximum output9,000 lm12,000 lm
Peak beam intensity20,450 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)286 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70Cree XHP50
LED makerCreeCree
Number of LEDs—6
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity7,000 mAh4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime50 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoYes
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height156 mm—
Head diameter / width59 mm—
Body diameter / depth50 mm—
Weight411 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
StrobeYes—
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