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Imalent SR16 vs Nitecore M20K

What SR16 does better (1) and where M20K wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Imalent SR16
Imalent · 2022SR16
1 advantage≈ $370
vs
Nitecore M20K
Nitecore · 2022M20K
6.7Score
0 advantages≈ $340
Higher score
9.8Brightness & throw7.1

Why is SR16 better than M20K?

  1. Maximum output55,000 lm vs 2,000 lm27.5×

Why is M20K better than SR16?

M20K has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Imalent SR16Imalent SR16≈ $370
Nitecore M20KNitecore M20K≈ $3406.7
Light output
Maximum output55,000 lm2,000 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50.3 HI—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs16—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—9,600 mAh
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—145 mm
Head diameter / width—50 mm
Weight—290 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
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