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Fenix E40R vs Nextorch TA21 IR

What E40R does better (4) and where TA21 IR wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E40R
Fenix · 2026E40R
7.6Score
4 advantages≈ $110
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Nextorch TA21 IR
Nextorch · 2026TA21 IR
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $120
6.0Brightness & throw3.4
8.4Battery & charging3.4
5.6Build & durability9.3
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E40RTA21 IR
35 × 13826.432 × 98
E40RTA21 IRDifference
Length / height138 mm98 mm+40 mm
Head diameter / width35 mm32 mm+3 mm
Weight220 g97 g+123 g

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

Why is E40R better than TA21 IR?

  1. Maximum output5,000 lm vs 1,300 lm3.8×
  2. Maximum runtime89.5 h vs 20 h4.5×
  3. Peak beam intensity14,640 cd vs 6,400 cd2.3×
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)242 m vs 160 m+51%

Why is TA21 IR better than E40R?

  1. Weight220 g vs 97 g2.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E40RFenix E40R≈ $1107.6
Nextorch TA21 IRNextorch TA21 IR≈ $1205.5
Light output
Maximum output5,000 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity14,640 cd6,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)242 m160 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity5,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime89.5 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height138 mm98 mm
Head diameter / width35 mm32 mm
Body diameter / depth26.4 mm—
Weight220 g97 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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