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Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs Nextorch TA30C Max

What PD40R V3.0 does better (1) and where TA30C Max wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD40R V3.0
Fenix · 2023PD40R V3.0
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $120
vs
Nextorch TA30C Max
Nextorch · 2023TA30C Max
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw7.0
7.3Battery & charging7.3
6.1Build & durability7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD40R V3.0TA30C Max
34 × 1432638 × 153
PD40R V3.0TA30C MaxDifference
Length / height143 mm153 mm−10 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm38 mm−4 mm

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

Why is PD40R V3.0 better than TA30C Max?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 390 m+28%

Why is TA30C Max better than PD40R V3.0?

TA30C Max has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD40R V3.0Fenix PD40R V3.0≈ $1208.4
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 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 capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime89 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height143 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm38 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight198 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Colours—Black
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