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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Nextorch TA30W
What PD36R ACE does better (3) and where TA30W wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is PD36R ACE better than TA30W?
- Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,500 lm2×
- Peak beam intensity43,060 cd vs 18,910 cd2.3×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)415 m vs 275 m+51%
Why is TA30W better than PD36R ACE?
- Weight182 g vs 97 g+88%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 3,000 lm | 1,500 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 43,060 cd | 18,910 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 415 m | 275 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SFT-70 | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | 4,500K |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 21700 Li-ion | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A |
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 63.4 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 2 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 146 mm | — |
| Head diameter / width | 30 mm | — |
| Body diameter / depth | 26 mm | — |
| Weight | 182 g | 97 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Strobe | Yes | Yes |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |









