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Imalent MS06 vs Nitecore TM20K

What MS06 does better (1) and where TM20K wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent MS06
Imalent · 2020MS06
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $200
vs
Nitecore TM20K
Nitecore · 2022TM20K
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $300
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw9.6
4.2Battery & charging7.4
3.9Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is MS06 better than TM20K?

  1. Maximum output25,000 lm vs 20,000 lm+25%

Why is TM20K better than MS06?

  1. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 9,600 mAh2.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent MS06Imalent MS06≈ $2006.9
Nitecore TM20KNitecore TM20K≈ $3009.4
Light output
Maximum output25,000 lm20,000 lm
Peak beam intensity65,800 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)513 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs619
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity4,000 mAh9,600 mAh
Maximum runtime31 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Charging time—4.5 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Weight572 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
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