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Acebeam P18 vs Nextorch TA30C Max

What P18 does better (1) and where TA30C Max wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam P18
Acebeam · 2022P18
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ $130
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Nextorch TA30C Max
Nextorch · 2023TA30C Max
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $130
8.8Brightness & throw7.0
6.8Build & durability7.1

Why is P18 better than TA30C Max?

  1. Maximum output5,000 lm vs 3,000 lm+67%

Why is TA30C Max better than P18?

TA30C Max has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Acebeam P18Acebeam P18≈ $1309.6
Light output
Maximum output5,000 lm3,000 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—390 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Size & weight
Length / height144.9 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width—38 mm
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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