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Nitecore TM12K vs Nitecore TM20K
What TM12K does better (0) and where TM20K wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Why is TM12K better than TM20K?
TM12K has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is TM20K better than TM12K?
- Maximum output12,000 lm vs 20,000 lm+67%
- Battery capacity4,800 mAh vs 9,600 mAh2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 12,000 lm | 20,000 lm |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Cree XHP50 | — |
| LED maker | Cree | — |
| Number of LEDs | 6 | 19 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 21700 Li-ion | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po |
| Battery capacity | 4,800 mAh | 9,600 mAh |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 4.5 h |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Tail switch | Dual switches |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | — | Yes |
| Strobe | — | Yes |
| Lockout | — | Yes |
| Mode memory | — | Yes |
