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Imalent R90C vs Nitecore TM20K

What R90C does better (0) and where TM20K wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent R90C
Imalent · 2018R90C
7.9Score
0 advantages≈ $410
vs
Nitecore TM20K
Nitecore · 2022TM20K
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $300
Higher score
9.6Brightness & throw9.6
3.7Battery & charging7.4
3.8Build & durability7.8

Why is R90C better than TM20K?

R90C has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TM20K better than R90C?

  1. Battery capacity4,250 mAh vs 9,600 mAh2.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent R90CImalent R90C≈ $4107.9
Nitecore TM20KNitecore TM20K≈ $3009.4
Light output
Maximum output20,000 lm20,000 lm
Peak beam intensity704,900 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,679 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP35 HI—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs919
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity4,250 mAh9,600 mAh
Maximum runtime26 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—4.5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight1,250 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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