Is this pocket floodlight Nitecore's best flashlight? 20,000LM TM20K
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
- This is a review of the incredibly bright TM20K 20,000 max lumen flashlight from Nitecore. This is like having a floodlight in your pocket. The Nitecore TM20K could be the best close-range flashlight you can buy.
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00:00 - Intro
00:51 - First look at the TM20K
03:50 - Switch gear and operation of TM20K
08:32 - Light levels and run times of TM20K
11:57 - TM20K Batteries and charging
14:46 - Outdoor testing of TM20K
16:32 - Conclusions on the TM20K
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2hours is not enough for outdoor because it will get low adjust bright when it gets low battery!
I wish this kind of lighting technology was about in the 1980s when I was a coal miner. I remember when, near to the end of the decade we got halogen bulbs in our cap lamps and we thought it was the dog's danglies! How things have improved, LEDs are the future (next to garlic bread of course).
Ha! great feedback 😊
Garlic? And _bread?_
I have coal miner now and i will buy one soon
Did you ever use the old carbide lamps?
@@Robmancan1987 I'm not that bloody old lol I only started down the pit in 1981 when I was 15 and thanks to Margaret Thatcher I was made redundant in 1990. On a serious note I know the name but do not know how they operated, was it chemical?
John - your videos are very well done! Thank you very much for doing what you do!!
Thanks for the review. I love what you did with your backdrop!
Amazingly bright! Unbelievable! Thanks for the review and demo.
Seems like a really interesting light from Nitecore. I just recently bought the Nitecore TUP 1000 and love the LED display it has to snow the battery as well as exactly how much run time your have. Would be useful too have something similar on this as you said.
Thanks for another great video Jon!
Thanks Ashton
Once again, Jon gives an outstanding and comprehensive review!
Thanks Junior - appreciated
You have a good voice for narration. Very pleasant to listen to.
Que the music - :-) Love your channel, love your style … and your outfits. Your wardrobe manager does great job. I like your black long sleve Steve Jobs like shirts. ) Look forward to the behind the scene video soon. Great job !
This thing is incredible. I just found out what i'm gonna buy to my dad for his birthday!
I have used several Nitecore products including lanterns that can show the battery voltage. These 21700 and 18650 batteries are rated at 3.7 volts Based on my experience 4.2 volts means fully charged. When it gets down to 3.2 volts it's about time to recharge. I think the lowest I've seen it go while still operating is 3.0 volts.
good to know
Based on your experience.....and every published spec sheet for every lithium battery, gotcha.
Great video! I’ll definitely be snagging one ASAP.
I hit subscribe as soon as I saw the shelves behind you... excellent review too!
Great video, I like how you waited until it was dark and walked into a real setting of how the flashlight worked! Dam that's bright! ha
Only just found your channel. So interesting. Thanks. Although I do think you will be costing me a fortune in flashlight purchases in the near future. 🤣 Keep up the good work.
Nice video. I have the TM10K and I really like the buttons and display on the side. To look into the light, an ND filter for camera lenses works wonderfully. I have an ND 3.6 with which you can look wonderfully into a single LED with 4k lumens or into a TM10K with 10k lumens.
I don't think I have a ND filters, but I won't be using a sweater again!
Former GM of Going Gear here (before new owners...), great review Jon!
Great review. It's an interesting flashlight with some really cool features. There's an opportunity on the site to save some money...however...the price tag is a bit heavy for me personally. Thanks so much for another product review/pre-sale video.
Agree this is pricey and sits in a narrow niche
Nice job. You take great care of the details when making the videos. 👌👌👌
Thank you very much!
Except when he said 422 grams is 4.89 ounces
BEAUTIFUL
Photontastic!
Astonishing bright!
Thank you for the information.
you're welcome
Dang the trap and skeet orange backdrop is sweet as butter
It's even brighter than the 4 spotlights on my truck combined.
Impressive flashlight,I like your new glasses.
Thanks! well spotted!
Beautiful light 👍
Great review! Nitecores flashlights are awesome 🔥✅
They have a great range
Looks like a good option if you need an torch to help you get home with extended range, with a good burst of power if you need to light up an area or someone! Like it and good review thanks.
Amazing power, really compact!!!!!
Yes indeed!
that is so awesome
I have an immalent ms06, and I wish it had that lockout button. I can live without a belt clip, but turning that thing on in a backpack doesn't just mean a dead battery, it probably means a fire.
i remember when these lights and older lights especially the old rbber torches had an automatic SOS setting that flasshed SOS when activated, that was in the 1970s
Still have my tiny monster 2000 lumens flashlight. Best flashlight company hands down in my opinion.
Just found your channel, subscribed! 😊
Sorry for the slow response Jim - thanks for the sub and welcome to the channel 👍
Fantastic. I carry Nightcore. Excellent product and value. Thanks for sharing this. Your videos are excellent and enjoyable 😉.
will wait for TM100K
These lights are like a loudness button on an amplifier or like a dragster: lots of power - for a short time.
Lights this size with outputs of this magnitude will get hot very, very quickly and so they will mostly be used on more moderate power levels.
Unless you use them to impress your neighbours of course, then the "crazy amount of light for a short time" will come in handy.
I wonder if the electronic driving the LEDs will drive them into the ground by trying to squeeze out as much W/element as possible.
😳😎 I need this
Damn, that's some real brightness...😮
It's fairly good, and Nitecore are always well-made, but $300?! have they seen the competition?! Today I could buy a 16000 lumen Astrolux EC06 for £60, and that's a proper turbo mode, not just momentary, and 566m of throw. IMO a much better torch all round, I really don't know who spends that much on a light when they will be out of date next year anyway. Fixed battery packs are a deal-breaker to me, too.
Great review though Jon, thanks!
I has a narrow appeal I would say - very bright close range illumination - but not range and I agree with your other points
Any light of this size with similar output will only be able to sustain that for a few seconds. Nitecore is one of the best when it comes to efficiency and heat dissapation and they made it a momentary mode because they know it won't be sustainable at that size.
Nitecore is always pricey tho, I'll give you that
Yeh in australia its $500 and you can get a acebeam x50 for that price most these smaller lights get very hot even at 10k and dont last long at all in turbo. your better off getting a bigger light if your going to spend $500. it looks like they copied the Fenix 35r also.
I got out of the flashlight arms-race years ago. I've got a collection of fancy flashlights from that time, but "oh look this new one's even brighter" just isn't compelling to me anymore. I use a HDS Rotary with a clip I installed myself, and a Tain Ottavino as a backup rattling around in my pocket with other small tools. Before that I used a Jetbeam TC-R2, but sadly it got lost a few years ago.
I have several Maglites that I bought LED bulbs for and they meet most of my lighting needs. I bought the LEDs from TTS - The Torch Site and believe them to be good value. For work I use a Defender Lumos that I use a rechargeable battery in or something similar I bought from TTS. I also have an Olight S2R Baton2 but I am wary of losing it lol.
I want one!
I definitely need this in case any *Gremlins* are about...
Turbo is nuts!
I can’t believe I’m watching a video on a torch, but it’s a very impressive torch on ‘turbo’.
For me it really seems to be more of a pure „self defense“ weapon. Blinding a whole crowd of people in one burst could have its use for some. Then overheating and short duration are not an issue 🤔
very very low CD for a self defence flashlight then. just get a 100$ 40K or more CD and you have a better flashlight for self defence
CD is low which obviously reflects distribution of light - floodlight - quite niche
People love to debate the merits of flashlights for self-defense, but in all honestly all you'll do is make your attacker angry. You can't keep shining it in their face while you're running away, because you have to look where you're going, so you'll have to turn it off and their vision will start recovering. If they're angry enough they'll beat the crap out of you for it.
@@deusexaethera guess you've never been blinded by a high power high CD flashlight, its better than nothing
@@deusexaethera I’m not really bothered about my attacker’s feelz.
the power of the sun, in the palm of my hand
feels like it!
No auto you’re gonna blow up the city lmao
I’m buying this
I, like you, love flashlights. I'd like to have one just for fun, but I don't know about $300? I've got a flat,little Surefire that I like to carry now. 1200 lumens, so it's pretty bright for the size.
Always such thoroughly detailed reviews. 1st time I’ve ever wanted a $300. 🔦
😊
I need this
It's crazy where LED and battery technology has come to these days. I have a similarly ridiculous flashlight from aliexpress, bought it for thirty something dollars without batteries. That you can keep on however long you want because it has giant cooling grilles. Not as compact as this one, but I love it, I love flashlights. By today's standards my first flashlight back when I was a little boy, was a joke. You know, one of those little 6V incadescent bulbs, but I loved that one too.
There's a lot of flashlights advertized as thousands and thousands of lumens, but are false
@@lusca6357 Yeah, you have to read specs on aliexpress with a grain of salt. Not just flashlights but everything.
That flashlights design reminds me of the oldschool Airam design flashlight that used 4,5volt batteries (the flat ones) i remember them for their crap light output hahaha
I'd like to see a comparison video on this light and the Imalent MS06.
Definitely taken from Fenix with the LR35R and added a few more bells and whistles.
Thank you...
You're welcome!
A great, comprehensive review but it didn't leave me wanting to part with over $400 Australian. With it's serious limitations on throw and run time I can honestly say I sooner be carrying my Fenix PD32. Nice try Nitecore, no cigar.
it is very niche - really well made but compromised
I purchased the NEBO 12K, and, I'm greatly satisfied with it. I was seriously considering looking into this one, until Jon mentioned that run-time issue, when it's on TURBO. I really like the idea of such power in a hand-held, but, apparently that might be a bit too much power for overheating NOT to be a problem. I work security, and, when I need to see what's going on, there's nothing like that bring-the-daylight, to the entire area, w/o having to move your beam around, searching for whatever.
Just the other night, I noticed a vehicle cruising slowly through the parking lot of the condos I patrol, with his lights off. He did exit the lot, made a right, but, only went a couple of feet, behind a brick wall, then stopped. On foot, I followed him, light in hand, but, not illuminated...didn't want to give prior warning that I was coming.
Sure enough, as I turned, walked around the wall, we almost ran head-on into each other.
I flipped on the NEBO (I leave it on HIGH), in his face, and, he literally jumped, then turned & ran back to his car, jumped in the drivers' seat, and scratched off, swerving up the hill, with his lights off, but, I could see his license plate easily. I'm almost certain that he was temporarily blinded, because, I'd already made the mistake, with a NEBO 6K, of accidentally turning it on, while pointed in my face.
Please show us some extra long-distance spotlights if any available.
I like the lamp very much. The big point of criticism is the retaining clip. As with the TM10K, the attachment is poor. The small screws are too weak. After just 10 fastenings to the pants, the retaining clip slides to the left and right. It doesn't matter how tight you tighten the screws. The retaining clip should be in a recess in the upper area so that it does not loosen to the left and right. Nitecore definitely needs to revise this in the future!
Locktite
At 15:15 - does the "Turbo" mode of the torch emit also that fancy jingle music?
Form-wise this evolves Nitecore's old P36, a very good flashlight for its time.
20,000LM TM20K - W0W!
The only thing I don’t like about these aluminum flashlight cases with titanium hook is that if you drop it in the water deeper than you can dive, there’s no chance you can get it with a magnet
Супер . Купил. Доволен!!!
It'll be awesome having some kind of cooling system inside put some copper and liquid fluid like phones have in it keep it from overheating.
Wow, I hope I can have like that here in Philippines sir. I am only poor sir. We need that light so much.
Hi Jon,
Nice review, thanks!
Might I ask you the name of the first song you use in this clip? Really nice tune but Shazam couldn't point me to it....
Thanks in advance!
Thanks for the review. I'm surprised that this torch sounded good to start with but by the end of your review I was rather disappointed in it. My needs would be in a search and rescue capacity and as a torch claiming to be a search tool it was very lacking on the throw and overall burn time for the higher output was pretty short. Very glad I watched your review.
I agree - 20k is for very short bursts and range is not there - good for close bright illumination for those that need that
@@JonGadget it could be good searching in forests with its wide beam but potentially the 20k will bounce back of the trees and foliage and ruin any hope of night vision. Its a shame as could have potential with that power but would need to be in a better configuration for me.
Myck Beddall I was going to say exactly the same thing!
The Fenix LR35R has a similar form factor. It only has half the output on turbo (10,000 lumens) but it is rated at 500 yards. It is truly impressive. In my opinion, these super high intensity flashlights should be designed for more throw. Yes, they should be able to light up everything well at close range. But there's a practical limit to how much intensity of light you need right in front of you.
I have the larger Imalent R90TS and it is just perfect in my view for Search and Rescue, with a constant 10,000 lumens (very powerful and my main use) and its Turbo 35,000 lumens on Turbo. I use it for night walks on hills in Peak District (just done a video on Stanage Edge using it) videos do not do it justice)). and in Sherwood Forest. The R90TS is one of the worlds most powerful hand held (it is large don't get me wrong, I use shoulder strap and carry it for hours) throwers on the market with a 5 year guarantee and not cheap. For search and rescue, most def I would use. Note: I am 5'10' and quite a strong chap, used to carrying weight.
Thank you for putting an accurate lumen level and not 1,000,000,000,000,000 lumens like everyone else.
If you want to see/film leds when in different modes try getting used cheap ND filters from 2nd hand camera shops.... Then use blue tak to fit 3 or 4 ND filters together... Then a bit more blue tak to fit the ND's to the filter thread of your camera lens... Then you should be able to point a mega flash light into your camera and see what LEDs do what. If you want a close up shot probably not a good idea to put the mega flash light close to your camera lens but use the camera zoom or zoom in post production. The NDs don't need to be same size as your camera lens.....so ones that are slightly bigger. 👍🏼
Perfect for when I'm running from the cops
Very very cool I just wished I could change the batteries out in it
Now that's a flashlight
I'm just sitting here trying to figure out how to make a handlebar mount for my mountain bike...lol...that would be perfect for night riding
funny I was thinking the same thing!
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sir can you help a guide through and options available when buying personal use search lights as well? much appreciate it❤️
I am going to be looking at some longer range lights soon - did you check out the linked video at the end explaining flashlight features?
I’d like to see it compared to the Fenix LR35R
Wow.
anyone know what kind of glasses this man is rockin? Classy!
As for the battery indicator, I would think that 3.8v would indicate just over 50% charge....I have a couple lights with this feature and it works just fine for me in terms of charge level and runtime indicators....
to keep checking this takes a lot of time and you need to stop to do it
@@JonGadget some flashlights from nealsgadgets that I have use this feature, it's never been a problem for me. I prefer the digital readout, but your channel is about minimalist edc preparedness and this is the price for performance in a compact package. Thanks for the videos you put out!
The eyes of the woods..
Wow. can't say I need one. But I want one.🔦😵
Hey Jon, I enjoy your content. I think it would be interesting to see a video comparing keychain torches/flashlights. Also, would you be willing to do a video on your favorite EDC wrist watch? Thanks
Thanks Sean - both great suggestions - they're on the list
Our apartment house is a bit uphill and it happens oftens that taxi/delivery or randos park in front of it with their distance lamp on - so me returning on foot now in late autumn or winter home when it is pitchblack outside is a very unpleasant experience seeing only the holy lights that lures me into afterlife.... which flashlight that fits into my laptop carry bag should I choose to reciprocate? Any favorite pocket xray that wont ruin my budget?
What a beast, I need this now! Still won’t be enough to replace my trusty Rovy von A8 though! Would the A8 be able to deter an attacker do you reckon?
I agree the A8 is more practical! Depends where you stick it!
I bought a NightCore flash light that was the brightest at the time when I purchased it a couple of years ago. At first, I was marveled by its ability to brighten the target so much. But, it soon broke. It had generated so much heat when it was turned on. It had cost me several hundred dollars to purchased it. I loved it when it worked. I ended up paying for trusting made-in-china.
Good to know
Buat saya senternya😍
Nice video, expensive light I want it but have to decide if the money is worth it
a handheld torch works and yet obsolete considering head gear torches and cell phone flashlights. Nonetheless, thank you for your expertise...building my compact survival pouch recommended by you, Jono. Cheers Mate!
Cell phone flashlights are are better than nothing, but are useless for most tasks that you'd need a legitimate flashlight for.
Great review. Body design is similar to some Fenix lights, such as the LR35R.
cool
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no removable battery.. thank you for reporting that..i think that's one of the most important aspects to take note of..
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What's the smallest and brightest best bang for buck available?
Would love to find something under 4 inches that's at least 5000 lumen!
Thanks for any feedback!
Bhot zabardast light ha👌
You cold probably bounce the light off of the night sky with this lol…. People on mars “somebody bought one again.”
High lumens in a small package are awesome!
I would like a review that demonstrates the untility and a lot less dialog.