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Fenix PD35R ACE vs Nextorch TA30W

What PD35R ACE does better (3) and where TA30W wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD35R ACE
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $85
vs
Nextorch TA30W
Nextorch · 2024TA30W
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
7.0Brightness & throw5.8
5.4Build & durability9.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35R ACE better than TA30W?

  1. Peak beam intensity36,100 cd vs 18,910 cd+91%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 275 m+38%
  3. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,500 lm+33%

Why is TA30W better than PD35R ACE?

  1. Weight145 g vs 97 g+49%
  2. Impact resistance (drop)1 m vs 2 m2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35R ACEFenix PD35R ACE≈ $857.7
Nextorch TA30WNextorch TA30W≈ $1007.8
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd18,910 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m275 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K4,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime720 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m2 m
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight145 g97 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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