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Nitecore TM12K vs Wuben A9

What TM12K does better (0) and where A9 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore TM12K
Nitecore · 2022TM12K
9.6Score
0 advantages≈ $260
vs
Wuben A9
Wuben · 2026A9
9.6Score
0 advantages≈ $220
Higher score
9.5Brightness & throw9.5

Why is TM12K better than A9?

TM12K has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is A9 better than TM12K?

A9 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore TM12KNitecore TM12K≈ $2609.6
Wuben A9Wuben A9≈ $2209.6
Light output
Maximum output12,000 lm12,000 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs6—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity4,800 mAh—
Maximum runtime200 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1.5 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height108 mm—
Weight233 g—
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
SOS / beacon—Yes
ColoursBlackGrey
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