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Fenix C7 PRO vs Nextorch P81

What C7 PRO does better (3) and where P81 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix C7 PRO
Fenix · 2026C7 PRO
7.1Score
3 advantages≈ $90
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Nextorch P81
Nextorch · 2025P81
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $95
6.9Brightness & throw7.1
6.9Battery & charging5.4
5.1Build & durability3.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

C7 PROP81
40 × 149.828.535 × 16128.5
C7 PROP81Difference
Length / height149.8 mm161 mm−11.2 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm35 mm+5 mm
Body diameter / depth28.5 mm28.5 mm=
Weight262 g170 g+92 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is C7 PRO better than P81?

  1. Maximum output4,600 lm vs 3,700 lm+24%
  2. Maximum runtime85 h vs 60 h+42%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is P81 better than C7 PRO?

  1. Weight262 g vs 170 g+54%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)339 m vs 370 m+9%
  3. Peak beam intensity28,730 cd vs 34,225 cd+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix C7 PROFenix C7 PRO≈ $907.1
Nextorch P81Nextorch P81≈ $955.8
Light output
Maximum output4,600 lm3,700 lm
Peak beam intensity28,730 cd34,225 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)339 m370 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs4—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime85 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height149.8 mm161 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm35 mm
Body diameter / depth28.5 mm28.5 mm
Weight262 g170 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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