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Fenix TK72R vs Nitecore TM39

What TK72R does better (1) and where TM39 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK72R
Fenix · 2018TK72R
5.1Score
1 advantage≈ $330
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Nitecore TM39
Nitecore · 2020TM39
2 advantages≈ $500
6.7Brightness & throw9.4

Why is TK72R better than TM39?

  1. Maximum output9,000 lm vs 5,200 lm+73%

Why is TM39 better than TK72R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)286 m vs 1,500 m5.2×
  2. Peak beam intensity20,450 cd vs 562,500 cd27.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK72RFenix TK72R≈ $3305.1
Light output
Maximum output9,000 lm5,200 lm
Peak beam intensity20,450 cd562,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)286 m1,500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70Luminus SBT-90
LED makerCreeLuminus
Battery & charging
Battery capacity7,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime50 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Power bank functionYes—
Size & weight
Length / height156 mm—
Head diameter / width59 mm—
Body diameter / depth50 mm—
Weight411 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
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