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Fenix HT18R vs Nextorch TA30C Max

What HT18R does better (1) and where TA30C Max wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18R
Fenix · 2023HT18R
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $140
vs
Nextorch TA30C Max
Nextorch · 2023TA30C Max
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $130
Higher score
8.4Brightness & throw7.0
4.7Battery & charging7.3
4.9Build & durability7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

HT18RTA30C Max
68 × 188.525.438 × 153
HT18RTA30C MaxDifference
Length / height188.5 mm153 mm+35.5 mm
Head diameter / width68 mm38 mm+30 mm

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

Why is HT18R better than TA30C Max?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m vs 390 m2.8×

Why is TA30C Max better than HT18R?

  1. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 3,000 lm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18RFenix HT18R≈ $1407.4
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity302,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m390 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime42 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height188.5 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width68 mm38 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight326 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Colours—Black
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