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Ledlenser P21R vs Nitecore TM20K

What P21R does better (0) and where TM20K wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser P21R
Ledlenser · 2025P21R
9.5Score
0 advantages≈ $250
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Nitecore TM20K
Nitecore · 2022TM20K
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $300
9.4Brightness & throw9.6
7.8Build & durability7.8

Why is P21R better than TM20K?

P21R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TM20K better than P21R?

  1. Maximum output12,000 lm vs 20,000 lm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser P21RLedlenser P21R≈ $2509.5
Nitecore TM20KNitecore TM20K≈ $3009.4
Light output
Maximum output12,000 lm20,000 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—19
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—9,600 mAh
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—4.5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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