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Ledlenser P21R vs Nitecore TM9K Pro

What P21R does better (1) and where TM9K Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser P21R
Ledlenser · 2025P21R
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ $250
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Nitecore TM9K Pro
Nitecore · 2024TM9K Pro
8.5Score
0 advantages≈ $160
9.4Brightness & throw8.6
7.8Build & durability4.6

Why is P21R better than TM9K Pro?

  1. Maximum output12,000 lm vs 9,900 lm+21%

Why is TM9K Pro better than P21R?

TM9K Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser P21RLedlenser P21R≈ $2509.5
Light output
Maximum output12,000 lm9,900 lm
Peak beam intensity—64,770 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—509 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—3
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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