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Fenix PD35R vs Nextorch TA30C Max

What PD35R does better (0) and where TA30C Max wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R
Fenix · 2023PD35R
7.5Score
0 advantages≈ $90
vs
Nextorch TA30C Max
Nextorch · 2023TA30C Max
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
5.8Brightness & throw7.0
7.9Battery & charging7.3
6.9Build & durability7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35RTA30C Max
25.4 × 13623.238 × 153
PD35RTA30C MaxDifference
Length / height136 mm153 mm−17 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm38 mm−12.6 mm

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

Why is PD35R better than TA30C Max?

PD35R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TA30C Max better than PD35R?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 3,000 lm+76%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m vs 390 m+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35RFenix PD35R≈ $907.5
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity31,150 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m390 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 batteries—1
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height136 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm38 mm
Body diameter / depth23.2 mm—
Weight140 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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