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Fenix PD35R ACE vs Nextorch TA30D

What PD35R ACE does better (1) and where TA30D wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD35R ACE
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ $85
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Nextorch TA30D
Nextorch · 2026TA30D
2 advantages≈ $120
6.3Brightness & throw6.8

Why is PD35R ACE better than TA30D?

  1. RechargeableYes · TA30D: No

Why is TA30D better than PD35R ACE?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 2,200 lm+10%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 410 m+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35R ACEFenix PD35R ACE≈ $857.3
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm2,200 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m410 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime720 h—
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight145 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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