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Nitecore TM12K vs Olight Marauder 2

What TM12K does better (1) and where Marauder 2 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore TM12K
Nitecore · 2022TM12K
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ $260
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Olight Marauder 2
Olight · 2021Marauder 2
8.6Score
0 advantages≈ $280
9.5Brightness & throw7.5
8.1Build & durability7.2

Why is TM12K better than Marauder 2?

  1. Maximum output12,000 lm vs 1,400 lm8.6×

Why is Marauder 2 better than TM12K?

Marauder 2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore TM12KNitecore TM12K≈ $2609.6
Light output
Maximum output12,000 lm1,400 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—800 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs6—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity4,800 mAh—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—2.5 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
SOS / beacon—Yes
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