New Product Announcement: NITECORE TM9K 9500 Lumen Flashlight

NitecoreStore · Nov 22, 2019

NITECORE TM9K 9500 Lumen USB-C QC Rechargeable LED Flashlight

9x CREE XP-L HD V6 LEDs for a max output of 9500 lumens

Built-in 5000mAh Li-ion battery

QC - quick charge compatible USB-C port (cable included)

Dual tail switch - one tap 9500 lumen strobe

Now taking pre-orders! Use coupon code CPF15OFF to save 15%

SKV89 · Nov 22, 2019

What is the color temperature?

lightfooted · Nov 23, 2019

Is there a spring on the head end of the tube? Probably not but I am curious.

Agpp · Nov 25, 2019

Under 2 cd/lm? Flooooooooody.

richbuff · Dec 12, 2019

9500 lumens from a single 21700, 40mm/1.57 in. head diameter, 218 gms/7.68 oz: Omg! That is a lot of lumens from a single 21700 cell. Of course, turbo run time and throw will be not high in order to have so much lumens from so small a package.

I think that right now, this item is the maximum lumens from such a size. I am very excited about this!

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9,500 lumens from a single 21700 cell. Omg! Omg!

NitecoreStore · Dec 13, 2019

lightfooted said:
Is there a spring on the head end of the tube? Probably not but I am curious.

So it's a sealed tube entirely, but based on this conceptualized drawing of the inside (https://s3.amazonaws.com/nitecorestore.com/Forum+Images+/TM9K/TM9K-05.jpg), no.

NitecoreStore · Dec 16, 2019

I checked the CREE LED manufacturer website and for the CREE XP-L HD V6 there are a couple of variations that range from 6000k to 6500k unfortunately I do not have on hand the specific ones used in manufacturing. However having seen the light in action I would say it is a very cool white but without the "bluish" tint either, almost a pure white.

NitecoreStore · Dec 16, 2019

Yes, of course when the specifications first came to us in the marketing department, naturally our first question was, why did they not make the battery replaceable/removable for alternative charging methods? The reasoning behind it was that after lots of test, the only way to achieve the >9000 lumen mark with a single 21700 is to basically solder the battery ends to the leads of the flashlight. (No flimsy spring connectors in the TM9K) This way you have a thick enough/strong enough connection that can basically handle the high current draw required to power the >9000 turbo.

Patriot · Dec 17, 2019

I completely understand what Nitecore was going for here and I like that they're aggressively pushing the performance envelope. With that stated, the sealed (soldered in battery) should be aggressively marketed. So much of the market is programed to understand that these high performance lights usually have user replaceable cells. By not offering user replaceable cells and then not explaining why, it could retard the amount of sales success the light will see.

On the other hand, if the marketing team states, that in order to accomplish this lumen output, certain performance designs had to be implemented, including a soldered battery, and other special, low resistance measures, buyers will then understand that they're giving up the replaceable cell concept, in order to gain maximum performance. This has to be one of the highest output, single cell production flashlights made, and Nitecore should be boasting about this, while explaining some of the engineering that was required to make it happen.

In any case, I think this is a very interesting light but right now the marketing verbiage glosses over the the battery situation, when its should actually be highlighting it as a performance measure.

Looking forward to seeing more!

richbuff · Dec 27, 2019

Patriot said:
I completely understand what Nitecore was going for here and I like that they're aggressively pushing the performance envelope. With that stated, the sealed (soldered in battery) should be aggressively marketed. So much of the market is programed to understand that these high performance lights usually have user replaceable cells. By not offering user replaceable cells and then not explaining why, it could retard the amount of sales success the light will see.

On the other hand, if the marketing team states, that in order to accomplish this lumen output, certain performance designs had to be implemented, including a soldered battery, and other special, low resistance measures, buyers will then understand that they're giving up the replaceable cell concept, in order to gain maximum performance. This has to be one of the highest output, single cell production flashlights made, and Nitecore should be boasting about this, while explaining some of the engineering that was required to make it happen.

In any case, I think this is a very interesting light but right now the marketing verbiage glosses over the the battery situation, when its should actually be highlighting it as a performance measure.

Looking forward to seeing more!

I do not see an official reply to your request for official explanation, but I decided to not wait. Mine is ready to ship, I should be getting it soon. I will post my initial comments soon, but to avoid cross-posting, I will post in another section of this forum, instead of here.

SKV89 · Mar 22, 2020

I tested the Nitecore TM9K using the Texas Ace Lumen Tube calibrated with Maukka lights and a Sekonic C-800-U spectrometer. Output taken at 2s from turn-on.

Nitecore TM9K	Turbo	8,190 lumens	6637K	0.0017 DUV	69.7 CRI	Blue light relative amplitude 1.00	-25.2 R9	44.2 R12	65 Rf	96 Rg	included battery
Nitecore TM9K	Turbo	1,879 lumens	6247K	0.0057 DUV	69.0 CRI	Blue light relative amplitude 1.00	-34.7 R9	41.2 R12	66 Rf	95 Rg	included battery
Nitecore TM9K	Turbo	446 lumens	6109K	0.0072 DUV	69.2 CRI	Blue light relative amplitude 1.00	-37.1 R9	40.0 R12	67 Rf	95 Rg	included battery
Nitecore TM9K	Turbo	124 lumens	6121K	0.0066 DUV	69.1 CRI	Blue light relative amplitude 1.00	-35.9 R9	40.5 R12	67 Rf	95 Rg	included battery
Nitecore TM9K	Turbo	33 lumens	6543K	0.0025 DUV	70.0 CRI	Blue light relative amplitude 1.00	-26.6 R9	41.7 R12	66 Rf	96 Rg	included battery

Note: the TA lumen tube gives lower readings for mules and extremely floody lights. I think we can add 5-10% to the measured output of this light.

The light looks good and it is extremely floody with a somewhat noticeable hotspot at the center. Makes for a great indoor light especially for large spaces. The output is really limited by the 5000K battery in it. I think it is a 50E or M50T rated at 10A continuous. If they used the brand new Samsung 50G rumored to have 15A continouous, it should be able to hit 10k lumens. I'm sure if it used a high current battery like the P42A or 40T, it can do 12k+. I know this is meant as a tactical light but I just wish it could tail stand. I don't like the CCT and tint though so probably won't ever use it as a tail stand light.

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