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Nextorch TA31 vs Nitecore TM12K
What TA31 does better (0) and where TM12K wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is TA31 better than TM12K?
TA31 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is TM12K better than TA31?
- Maximum output10,000 lm vs 12,000 lm+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 10,000 lm | 12,000 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 36,100 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 380 m | — |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | — | Cree XHP50 |
| LED maker | — | Cree |
| Number of LEDs | — | 6 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | — | 21700 Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | 4,800 mAh | 4,800 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 170 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 2 m | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 156 mm | — |
| Head diameter / width | 53 mm | — |
| Body diameter / depth | 49 mm | — |
| Weight | 425 g | — |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | — | Tail switch |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | Yes | — |
| Strobe | Yes | — |
