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Acebeam K30 vs Nextorch TA30C

What K30 does better (1) and where TA30C wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam K30
Acebeam · 2022K30
1 advantage≈ $105
vs
Nextorch TA30C
Nextorch · 2022TA30C
6.6Score
0 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
9.0Brightness & throw5.2

Why is K30 better than TA30C?

  1. Maximum output5,200 lm vs 1,600 lm3.2×

Why is TA30C better than K30?

TA30C has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam K30Acebeam K30≈ $105
Nextorch TA30CNextorch TA30C≈ $1206.6
Light output
Maximum output5,200 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity—22,950 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—303 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70.2—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime—50 h
RechargeableYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX8
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—136 mm
Head diameter / width—30 mm
Body diameter / depth—23 mm
Weight—97 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Strobe—Yes
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