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Fenix PD36R PRO vs Nextorch TA30C
What PD36R PRO does better (3) and where TA30C wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
PD36R PROTA30C
| PD36R PRO | TA30C | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 145.8 mm | 136 mm | +9.8 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 26.5 mm | 30 mm | −3.5 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 25.7 mm | 23 mm | +2.7 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 97 g | +72 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is PD36R PRO better than TA30C?
- Maximum output2,800 lm vs 1,600 lm+75%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 303 m+25%
- Peak beam intensity36,100 cd vs 22,950 cd+57%
Why is TA30C better than PD36R PRO?
- Weight169 g vs 97 g+74%
- Maximum runtime42 h vs 50 h+19%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 2,800 lm | 1,600 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 36,100 cd | 22,950 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 380 m | 303 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SFT-70 | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 21700 Li-ion | — |
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 42 h | 50 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | 2 m | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 2 m |
| Magnetic tail / base | — | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 145.8 mm | 136 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 26.5 mm | 30 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 25.7 mm | 23 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 97 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Dual switches | Tail switch |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | Yes | — |
| Strobe | Yes | Yes |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |







