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Fenix TK15R vs Nextorch TA21 IR

What TK15R does better (4) and where TA21 IR wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK15R
Fenix · 2026TK15R
7.9Score
4 advantages≈ $120
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Nextorch TA21 IR
Nextorch · 2026TA21 IR
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $120
7.8Brightness & throw3.4
5.9Battery & charging3.4
5.8Build & durability9.3
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK15RTA21 IR
34 × 14925.432 × 98
TK15RTA21 IRDifference
Length / height149 mm98 mm+51 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm32 mm+2 mm
Weight206 g97 g+109 g

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

Why is TK15R better than TA21 IR?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)490 m vs 160 m3.1×
  2. Maximum output3,200 lm vs 1,300 lm2.5×
  3. Peak beam intensity60,020 cd vs 6,400 cd9.4×
  4. Maximum runtime68.3 h vs 20 h3.4×

Why is TA21 IR better than TK15R?

  1. Weight206 g vs 97 g2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK15RFenix TK15R≈ $1207.9
Nextorch TA21 IRNextorch TA21 IR≈ $1205.5
Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity60,020 cd6,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)490 m160 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature7,200K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime68.3 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height149 mm98 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm32 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight206 g97 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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