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Acebeam TK18 vs Nextorch TA21 IR
What TK18 does better (1) and where TA21 IR wins (0) — every spec side by side.
Why is TK18 better than TA21 IR?
- Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,300 lm2.3×
Why is TA21 IR better than TK18?
TA21 IR has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 3,000 lm | 1,300 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | — | 6,400 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | — | 160 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion | 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 |
| Body material | Copper | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | — | 98 mm |
| Head diameter / width | — | 32 mm |
| Weight | — | 97 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Strobe | — | Yes |
