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Maglite ML300XL vs Nitecore T4K

What ML300XL does better (1) and where T4K wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Maglite ML300XL
Maglite · 2021ML300XL
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $75
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Nitecore T4K
Nitecore · 2021T4K
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ $90
6.0Brightness & throw6.1
2.2Build & durability2.7

Why is ML300XL better than T4K?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)406 m vs 208 m+95%

Why is T4K better than ML300XL?

  1. Maximum output625 lm vs 4,000 lm6.4×
  2. RechargeableNo · ML300XL: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Maglite ML300XLMaglite ML300XL≈ $755.2
Nitecore T4KNitecore T4K≈ $905.1
Light output
Maximum output625 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—10,820 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)406 m208 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryD—
Number of batteries3—
Maximum runtime117 h—
RechargeableNoYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height298 mm—
Weight748 g—
Modes & features
Lockout—Yes
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