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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.

Fenix PD36R PRO
Fenix · 2022PD36R PRO
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $120
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Nextorch TA30C
Nextorch · 2022TA30C
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $120
6.5Brightness & throw5.2
5.3Battery & charging4.4
6.3Build & durability9.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD36R PROTA30C
26.5 × 145.825.730 × 13623
PD36R PROTA30CDifference
Length / height145.8 mm136 mm+9.8 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm30 mm−3.5 mm
Body diameter / depth25.7 mm23 mm+2.7 mm
Weight169 g97 g+72 g

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

Why is PD36R PRO better than TA30C?

  1. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 1,600 lm+75%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 303 m+25%
  3. Peak beam intensity36,100 cd vs 22,950 cd+57%

Why is TA30C better than PD36R PRO?

  1. Weight169 g vs 97 g+74%
  2. Maximum runtime42 h vs 50 h+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R PROFenix PD36R PRO≈ $1207.0
Nextorch TA30CNextorch TA30C≈ $1206.6
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd22,950 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m303 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime42 h50 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height145.8 mm136 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth25.7 mm23 mm
Weight169 g97 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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