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Fenix LD30 RENEGADE vs Nextorch TA21 IR

What LD30 RENEGADE does better (4) and where TA21 IR wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD30 RENEGADE
Fenix · 2026LD30 RENEGADE
7.2Score
4 advantages≈ $80
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Nextorch TA21 IR
Nextorch · 2026TA21 IR
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $120
4.4Brightness & throw3.4
9.0Battery & charging3.4
8.3Build & durability9.3
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD30 RENEGADETA21 IR
25.4 × 116.422.232 × 98
LD30 RENEGADETA21 IRDifference
Length / height116.4 mm98 mm+18.4 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm32 mm−6.6 mm
Weight118 g97 g+21 g

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

Why is LD30 RENEGADE better than TA21 IR?

  1. Maximum runtime262.4 h vs 20 h13.1×
  2. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 1,300 lm+38%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m vs 160 m+27%
  4. Peak beam intensity10,300 cd vs 6,400 cd+61%

Why is TA21 IR better than LD30 RENEGADE?

  1. Weight118 g vs 97 g+22%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch TA21 IRNextorch TA21 IR≈ $1205.5
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity10,300 cd6,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m160 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime262.4 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Pocket clipYes—
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Length / height116.4 mm98 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm32 mm
Body diameter / depth22.2 mm—
Weight118 g97 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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