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Fenix PD36 TAC vs Nextorch TA30 Max

What PD36 TAC does better (4) and where TA30 Max wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36 TAC
Fenix · 2021PD36 TAC
7.8Score
4 advantages≈ $100
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Nextorch TA30 Max
Nextorch · 2021TA30 Max
6.2Score
0 advantages≈ $110
6.5Brightness & throw6.5
5.5Battery & charging3.8
8.7Build & durability5.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD36 TAC better than TA30 Max?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 2,100 lm+43%
  2. Maximum runtime43.2 h vs 23 h+88%
  3. Weight92 g vs 148 g+61%
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m vs 250 m+10%

Why is TA30 Max better than PD36 TAC?

TA30 Max has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix PD36 TACFenix PD36 TAC≈ $1007.8
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm2,100 lm
Peak beam intensity18,770 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m250 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime43.2 h23 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight92 g148 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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