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Acebeam K40M vs Nextorch TA21 IR

What K40M does better (3) and where TA21 IR wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam K40M
Acebeam · 2026K40M
3 advantages≈ $120
vs
Nextorch TA21 IR
Nextorch · 2026TA21 IR
5.5Score
0 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw3.4

Why is K40M better than TA21 IR?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 160 m3.1×
  2. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,300 lm2.3×
  3. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 6,400 cd9.8×

Why is TA21 IR better than K40M?

TA21 IR has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam K40MAcebeam K40M≈ $120
Nextorch TA21 IRNextorch TA21 IR≈ $1205.5
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd6,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m160 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery—16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime—20 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX8
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height—98 mm
Head diameter / width—32 mm
Weight—97 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
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