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Fenix PD35R vs Nextorch TA30C

What PD35R does better (5) and where TA30C wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R
Fenix · 2023PD35R
7.7Score
5 advantages≈ $90
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Nextorch TA30C
Nextorch · 2022TA30C
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $100
6.6Brightness & throw6.2
6.9Battery & charging5.2
6.9Build & durability9.0
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35RTA30C
25.4 × 13623.230 × 13623
PD35RTA30CDifference
Length / height136 mm136 mm=
Head diameter / width25.4 mm30 mm−4.6 mm
Body diameter / depth23.2 mm23 mm+0.2 mm
Weight140 g97 g+43 g

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

Why is PD35R better than TA30C?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 50 h2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m vs 303 m+17%
  3. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,600 lm+6%
  4. Peak beam intensity31,150 cd vs 22,950 cd+36%
  5. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh+31%

Why is TA30C better than PD35R?

  1. Weight140 g vs 97 g+44%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35RFenix PD35R≈ $907.7
Nextorch TA30CNextorch TA30C≈ $1007.4
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity31,150 cd22,950 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m303 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries2—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh2,600 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h50 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height136 mm136 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth23.2 mm23 mm
Weight140 g97 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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