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Fenix PD36R PRO vs Nextorch TA30C Max

What PD36R PRO does better (0) and where TA30C Max wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36R PRO
Fenix · 2022PD36R PRO
7.0Score
0 advantages≈ $120
vs
Nextorch TA30C Max
Nextorch · 2023TA30C Max
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
6.5Brightness & throw7.0
5.3Battery & charging7.3
6.3Build & durability7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD36R PROTA30C Max
26.5 × 145.825.738 × 153
PD36R PROTA30C MaxDifference
Length / height145.8 mm153 mm−7.2 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm38 mm−11.5 mm

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

Why is PD36R PRO better than TA30C Max?

PD36R PRO has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TA30C Max better than PD36R PRO?

  1. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 3,000 lm+7%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 390 m+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R PROFenix PD36R PRO≈ $1207.0
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m390 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime42 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Size & weight
Length / height145.8 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm38 mm
Body diameter / depth25.7 mm—
Weight169 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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