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Fenix LD45R vs Nextorch TA30W

What LD45R does better (3) and where TA30W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD45R
Fenix · 2024LD45R
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $160
vs
Nextorch TA30W
Nextorch · 2024TA30W
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $120
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw4.7
5.0Build & durability9.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD45R better than TA30W?

  1. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 1,500 lm+87%
  2. Peak beam intensity57,600 cd vs 18,910 cd3×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m vs 275 m+75%

Why is TA30W better than LD45R?

  1. Weight302 g vs 97 g3.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD45RFenix LD45R≈ $1606.8
Nextorch TA30WNextorch TA30W≈ $1207.1
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity57,600 cd18,910 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m275 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature5,800K4,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime65 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height155.3 mm—
Head diameter / width44.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight302 g97 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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