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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.

Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD36R ACE
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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Nextorch TA30W
Nextorch · 2024TA30W
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $120
7.2Brightness & throw4.7
6.2Build & durability9.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD36R ACE better than TA30W?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,500 lm2×
  2. Peak beam intensity43,060 cd vs 18,910 cd2.3×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)415 m vs 275 m+51%

Why is TA30W better than PD36R ACE?

  1. Weight182 g vs 97 g+88%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R ACEFenix PD36R ACE≈ $1107.8
Nextorch TA30WNextorch TA30W≈ $1207.1
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity43,060 cd18,910 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)415 m275 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K4,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime63.4 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—
Size & weight
Length / height146 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight182 g97 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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