
Nitecore TM10K (2018) review
The Nitecore TM10K (TM10K) released in 2018. It uses 6 x Cree XHP35 HD LEDs, SMO reflector and integrated 21700 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 10000 lm output, 20000 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 283 m.
This light has 5 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode. The TM10K flashlight is rechargeable easily via USB port.
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Nitecore TM10K (TM10K) specifications
- Brand
- Nitecore
- Name
- TM10K
- Type
- TM10K
- Rating
- Launch
- 2018
- Form
- flashlight
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
- Weight
- 246.5 g
- Length
- 110 mm
- Head diameter
- 41 mm
- Dimensions
- 110 x 41 x 31 mm
- Material
- aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
- Colors
- black
System
The emitter of TM10K manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The TM10K has a smooth reflector. The properly focused smooth reflector gives you a more cohesive hotspot and therefore throws better. It has an AR coated lens.
- Emitter
- 6 x Cree XHP35 HD LEDs
- Color temperature
- 6500 K
- Reflector
- SMO
- Lens
- AR coated glass
- Switch
- dual electronic side
Performance
The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.
- Flux
- 10000 lm
- Intensity
- 20000 cd
- Throw
- 283 m
- CD/LM factor
- 2
Software
The TM10K has mode memory. Mode memory means that the light will remember the mode you were using when the light was last turned off, and when you turn it on again.
- Modes
- 5 modes
- Mode memory
- yes
- Ramping mode
- no
- Strobe
- no
- SOS/Beacon
- no
Features
The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. This flashlight can charge the battery with an integrated charger, and it works with any USB power source. This flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection (LVP) to prevent damage to the cell from over-discharge, so protected cells are not necessary. The built-in thermal control automatically adjusts brightness output to prevent overheating.
- Battery
- integrated 21700 Li-Ion battery
- Battery indicator
- yes
- Charger port
- USB Type-C
- LVP
- yes
- Thermal regulation
- yes
- Protection
- IP68
- AUX LEDs
- no
- Magnetic
- no
- Specials
- OLED display
Accessories
The package includes a holster to safely store your flashlight. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.
- Package contents
- USB Type-C cable
lanyard
nylon holster
The performance of the Nitecore TM10K flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.
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