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Imalent MS06 vs Nitecore TM9K Pro

What MS06 does better (2) and where TM9K Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent MS06
Imalent · 2020MS06
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $200
vs
Nitecore TM9K Pro
Nitecore · 2024TM9K Pro
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ $160
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw8.6
4.2Battery & charging7.3
3.9Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is MS06 better than TM9K Pro?

  1. Maximum output25,000 lm vs 9,900 lm2.5×
  2. Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m vs 1 m+50%

Why is TM9K Pro better than MS06?

  1. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent MS06Imalent MS06≈ $2006.9
Light output
Maximum output25,000 lm9,900 lm
Peak beam intensity65,800 cd64,770 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)513 m509 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70NiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED makerCreeNiteLab
Number of LEDs63
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime31 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Weight572 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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