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Nitecore M20K vs Nitecore TM12K
What M20K does better (1) and where TM12K wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Why is M20K better than TM12K?
- Battery capacity9,600 mAh vs 4,800 mAh2×
Why is TM12K better than M20K?
- Maximum output2,000 lm vs 12,000 lm6×
- Weight290 g vs 233 g+24%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 2,000 lm | 12,000 lm |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | — | Cree XHP50 |
| LED maker | — | Cree |
| Number of LEDs | — | 6 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po | 21700 Li-ion |
| Number of batteries | 1 | 1 |
| Battery capacity | 9,600 mAh | 4,800 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | — | 200 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 1.5 h |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 145 mm | 108 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 50 mm | — |
| Weight | 290 g | 233 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | — | Tail switch |
| Strobe | Yes | — |
| Colours | — | Black |









