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Imalent SR16 vs Nitecore TM12K

What SR16 does better (1) and where TM12K wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Imalent SR16
Imalent · 2022SR16
1 advantage≈ $370
vs
Nitecore TM12K
Nitecore · 2022TM12K
9.6Score
0 advantages≈ $260
Higher score
9.8Brightness & throw9.4

Why is SR16 better than TM12K?

  1. Maximum output55,000 lm vs 12,000 lm4.6×

Why is TM12K better than SR16?

TM12K has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Imalent SR16Imalent SR16≈ $370
Nitecore TM12KNitecore TM12K≈ $2609.6
Light output
Maximum output55,000 lm12,000 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50.3 HICree XHP50
LED makerCreeCree
Number of LEDs166
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
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