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Fenix PD36 TAC vs Nextorch TA30C Max

What PD36 TAC does better (0) and where TA30C Max wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36 TAC
Fenix · 2021PD36 TAC
7.2Score
0 advantages≈ $100
vs
Nextorch TA30C Max
Nextorch · 2023TA30C Max
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $130
Higher score
5.7Brightness & throw7.0
4.6Battery & charging7.3
8.7Build & durability7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD36 TACTA30C Max
26.5 × 14025.438 × 153
PD36 TACTA30C MaxDifference
Length / height140 mm153 mm−13 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm38 mm−11.5 mm

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

Why is PD36 TAC better than TA30C Max?

PD36 TAC has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TA30C Max better than PD36 TAC?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m vs 390 m+42%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36 TACFenix PD36 TAC≈ $1007.2
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity18,770 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m390 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime43.2 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm38 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight92 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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