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Ledlenser P21R vs Nitecore TM12K

What P21R does better (0) and where TM12K wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser P21R
Ledlenser · 2025P21R
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ $220
vs
Nitecore TM12K
Nitecore · 2022TM12K
9.6Score
0 advantages≈ $260
Higher score
9.5Brightness & throw9.5
8.2Build & durability6.0

Why is P21R better than TM12K?

P21R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TM12K better than P21R?

TM12K has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser P21RLedlenser P21R≈ $2209.2
Nitecore TM12KNitecore TM12K≈ $2609.6
Light output
Maximum output12,000 lm12,000 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XHP50
LED maker—Cree
Number of LEDs—6
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime—200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1.5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—108 mm
Weight—233 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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