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Fenix PD35R vs Nextorch TA30W

What PD35R does better (3) and where TA30W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R
Fenix · 2023PD35R
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $90
vs
Nextorch TA30W
Nextorch · 2024TA30W
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
6.6Brightness & throw5.8
6.9Build & durability9.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35R better than TA30W?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m vs 275 m+28%
  2. Peak beam intensity31,150 cd vs 18,910 cd+65%
  3. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,500 lm+13%

Why is TA30W better than PD35R?

  1. Weight140 g vs 97 g+44%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35RFenix PD35R≈ $907.7
Nextorch TA30WNextorch TA30W≈ $1007.7
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity31,150 cd18,910 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 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
Number of batteries2—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime100 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
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height136 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.2 mm—
Weight140 g97 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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