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Fenix PD40R V2.0 vs Nextorch TA30C Max

What PD40R V2.0 does better (1) and where TA30C Max wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD40R V2.0
Fenix · 2020PD40R V2.0
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ $120
vs
Nextorch TA30C Max
Nextorch · 2023TA30C Max
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
7.1Brightness & throw7.0
7.2Battery & charging7.3
8.3Build & durability7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD40R V2.0TA30C Max
33.2 × 1382638 × 153
PD40R V2.0TA30C MaxDifference
Length / height138 mm153 mm−15 mm
Head diameter / width33.2 mm38 mm−4.8 mm

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

Why is PD40R V2.0 better than TA30C Max?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m vs 390 m+4%

Why is TA30C Max better than PD40R V2.0?

TA30C Max has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD40R V2.0Fenix PD40R V2.0≈ $1207.0
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity41,010 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m390 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime88.2 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Size & weight
Length / height138 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width33.2 mm38 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight116 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYes—
Colours—Black
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