Nitecore TM9K (2019) review

2019

9 x Cree XP-L HD V6 LEDs

9500 lm output

18000 cd intensity

1 x 21700 Li-Ion battery

The Nitecore TM9K (TM9K) released in 2019. It uses 9 x Cree XP-L HD V6 LEDs, SMO reflector and 1 x 21700 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 9500 lm output, 18000 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 268 m.

This light has 5 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode. It has a strobe function, which is one of the most effective self defense tools available. The TM9K flashlight is rechargeable easily via USB port.

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Nitecore TM9K specifications
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Nitecore TM9K (TM9K) specifications

Brand	Nitecore
Name	TM9K
Type	TM9K
Rating	★★★★★ Rated 4/5 based on 1042 user votes.
Launch	2019
Form	flashlight

Body

The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive ﬁnish.

Weight	218 g
Length	125 mm
Body diameter	28 mm
Head diameter	40 mm
Material	aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Colors	black

System

The emitter of TM9K manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The TM9K 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	9 x Cree XP-L HD V6 LEDs
Color temperature	6500 K
Reflector	SMO
Lens	toughtened AR coated glass
Switch	mechanical rear, mode pedal rear

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	9500 lm
Intensity	18000 cd
Throw	268 m
CD/LM factor	1.89

Software

The TM9K 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. The TM9K is tactical strobe ready. The strobe light is disorienting to the person it is aimed at which makes it difficult for them to concentrate.

Modes	5 modes
Mode memory	yes
Ramping mode	no
Strobe	yes
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	1 x 21700 Li-Ion battery
Battery indicator	yes
Charger port	USB Type-C
LVP	yes
Thermal regulation	yes
Protection	IP68
AUX LEDs	no
Magnetic	no

Accessories

The package includes a holster to safely store your flashlight. The clip is useful to keep the light secured in your pocket. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.

Package contents	USB Type-C cable clip lanyard nylon holster

The performance of the Nitecore TM9K 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.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Nitecore TM9K, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.