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Imalent R30C 2nd vs Nitecore TM9K Pro

What R30C 2nd does better (3) and where TM9K Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Imalent R30C 2nd
Imalent · 2021R30C 2nd
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $130
vs
Nitecore TM9K Pro
Nitecore · 2024TM9K Pro
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
8.7Brightness & throw8.6
3.9Battery & charging7.3
5.9Build & durability4.6

Why is R30C 2nd better than TM9K Pro?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)560 m vs 509 m+10%
  2. Peak beam intensity78,960 cd vs 64,770 cd+22%
  3. Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m vs 1 m+50%

Why is TM9K Pro better than R30C 2nd?

  1. Maximum output9,000 lm vs 9,900 lm+10%
  2. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent R30C 2ndImalent R30C 2nd≈ $1308.3
Light output
Maximum output9,000 lm9,900 lm
Peak beam intensity78,960 cd64,770 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)560 m509 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs33
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime20 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Weight216 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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