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Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs Nextorch TA30C
What PD40R V3.0 does better (4) and where TA30C wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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7.8Brightness & throw5.2
7.3Battery & charging4.4
6.1Build & durability9.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
PD40R V3.0TA30C
| PD40R V3.0 | TA30C | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 143 mm | 136 mm | +7 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 34 mm | 30 mm | +4 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 26 mm | 23 mm | +3 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 97 g | +101 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is PD40R V3.0 better than TA30C?
- Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,600 lm+88%
- Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 22,950 cd2.7×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 303 m+65%
- Maximum runtime89 h vs 50 h+78%
Why is TA30C better than PD40R V3.0?
- Weight198 g vs 97 g2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 3,000 lm | 1,600 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 62,500 cd | 22,950 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 500 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 | — |
| Maximum runtime | 89 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 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 2 m |
| Magnetic tail / base | — | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 143 mm | 136 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 34 mm | 30 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 26 mm | 23 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 97 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Rotary / scroll wheel | Tail switch |
| Strobe | Yes | Yes |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
