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Acebeam DEFENDER P17 vs Nextorch TA30C

What DEFENDER P17 does better (2) and where TA30C wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam DEFENDER P17
Acebeam · 2022DEFENDER P17
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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Nextorch TA30C
Nextorch · 2022TA30C
6.6Score
5 advantages≈ $120
4.9Brightness & throw5.2
9.4Battery & charging4.4
5.8Build & durability9.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is DEFENDER P17 better than TA30C?

  1. Maximum output4,900 lm vs 1,600 lm3.1×
  2. Maximum runtime480 h vs 50 h9.6×

Why is TA30C better than DEFENDER P17?

  1. Peak beam intensity7,396 cd vs 22,950 cd3.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m vs 303 m+76%
  3. Weight154 g vs 97 g+59%
  4. Submersible to1.5 m vs 2 m+33%
  5. Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m vs 2 m+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch TA30CNextorch TA30C≈ $1206.6
Light output
Maximum output4,900 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity7,396 cd22,950 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m303 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime480 h50 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to1.5 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—136 mm
Head diameter / width—30 mm
Body diameter / depth—23 mm
Weight154 g97 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
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