Fenix/Tactical

Fenix TK16 V2.0

Name: Fenix TK16 V2.0
Brand: Fenix
Price: 85 USD
Availability: InStock

Fenix's updated tactical thrower with dual tail switches. The TK16 V2.0 gives you instant access to turbo and strobe with a clean tactical interface.

Beam profile

Balanced, about 19° wide. A usable hotspot with enough spill to see around it.

Estimated from 3,100 lm ÷ 35,000 cd — how this works

$85

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Specifications

Output: 3100lm
Peak intensity: 35000cd
Beam distance: 375m
Emitter: Luminus SFT-40
Colour rendering: 70 CRI
Beam type: Throw
Cell: 18650
Runtime: 1.5 hrs (high)
Modes: 5 Stepped
Interface: Dual Switch
Water/dust: IP68
Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.3 in
Weight: 4.0 oz
Warranty: Lifetime

Manufacturer figures, measured to ANSI FL1 where the brand states it.

Features

Pocket Clip Waterproof (IP67+)Tail Switch Momentary Mode

What owners report

Fenix TK16 V2.0/5 sources reviewed

A tactical light at 3,100 claimed lumens that owners say lights up open country like a spotlight, with instant activation and an ultra-clear glass lens. Construction is solid enough that reviewers note no play or creaking in the threads, it's impact-rated to a metre, and it's smaller than expected for the output — noticeably smaller than the TK22 UE.

That solidity has a cost: it's one of the heaviest lights in its class, and reviewers with small to medium hands find it bulky and uncomfortable. Run high or turbo for any length of time and the front gets genuinely hot. One reviewer also found the threads not especially smooth despite the factory lubrication, and improved them with a better grease.

Consistently praised

3,100 lumens with the reach to light open ground like a spotlight
Instant activation from off — a real tactical requirement
Ultra-clear glass lens and no play or creak in the construction
Smaller than expected for the output, and smaller than the TK22 UE
Impact rated to 1 m with USB rechargeable convenience

Common complaints

One of the heaviest lights in its class
Bulky and uncomfortable for small to medium hands
The head gets very hot on high or turbo
Threads aren't especially smooth from the factory
Weight makes it a poor choice for extended handheld use

Questions people ask

Is it too heavy?: For some hands, yes — it's among the heaviest in the class and reviewers with smaller hands found it awkward. Handle one before buying if you'll carry it all day.
How hot does it get?: The head gets really hot on high or turbo after a short period. That's normal for this output in this size, but it limits how long you'll hold the front end.
Can I fix the threads?: A reviewer applied a better grease and found it improved noticeably. It's a five-minute job and worth doing on a light you'll operate one-handed.
TK16 V2.0 or PD36 TAC?: The TK16 for maximum output and instant-on simplicity; the PD36 TAC for the selector switch and a lighter, easier-carrying body.

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