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Nitecore TM12K vs RovyVon S2 Elite

What TM12K does better (1) and where S2 Elite wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore TM12K
Nitecore · 2022TM12K
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ $260
vs
RovyVon S2 Elite
RovyVon · 2024S2 Elite
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ $270
Higher score
9.4Brightness & throw8.5
6.5Battery & charging9.1

Why is TM12K better than S2 Elite?

  1. Maximum output12,000 lm vs 10,000 lm+20%

Why is S2 Elite better than TM12K?

  1. Battery capacity4,800 mAh vs 10,000 mAh2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore TM12KNitecore TM12K≈ $2609.6
RovyVon S2 EliteRovyVon S2 Elite≈ $2709.6
Light output
Maximum output12,000 lm10,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—62,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs6—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity4,800 mAh10,000 mAh
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
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