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Acebeam DEFENDER P17 vs Nextorch TA30C Max

What DEFENDER P17 does better (1) and where TA30C Max wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam DEFENDER P17
Acebeam · 2022DEFENDER P17
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $120
vs
Nextorch TA30C Max
Nextorch · 2023TA30C Max
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
4.9Brightness & throw7.0
9.4Battery & charging7.3
5.8Build & durability7.1

Why is DEFENDER P17 better than TA30C Max?

  1. Maximum output4,900 lm vs 3,000 lm+63%

Why is TA30C Max better than DEFENDER P17?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m vs 390 m2.3×
  2. Submersible to1.5 m vs 2 m+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output4,900 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity7,396 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m390 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime480 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to1.5 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height—153 mm
Head diameter / width—38 mm
Weight154 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Colours—Black
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