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Fenix PD36R PRO vs Nextorch TA30 Max

What PD36R PRO does better (3) and where TA30 Max wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36R PRO
Fenix · 2022PD36R PRO
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $120
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Nextorch TA30 Max
Nextorch · 2021TA30 Max
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $110
7.3Brightness & throw6.5
5.9Battery & charging3.8
6.6Build & durability5.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD36R PRO better than TA30 Max?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 250 m+52%
  2. Maximum runtime42 h vs 23 h+83%
  3. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 2,100 lm+33%

Why is TA30 Max better than PD36R PRO?

  1. Weight169 g vs 148 g+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R PROFenix PD36R PRO≈ $1207.6
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm2,100 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m250 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime42 h23 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height145.8 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.7 mm—
Weight169 g148 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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