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Fenix TK16 V2.0 vs Nextorch TA30C

What TK16 V2.0 does better (4) and where TA30C wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK16 V2.0
Fenix · 2021TK16 V2.0
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ $100
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Nextorch TA30C
Nextorch · 2022TA30C
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $100
7.5Brightness & throw6.2
6.1Battery & charging5.2
8.6Build & durability9.0
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK16 V2.0TA30C
34 × 14325.430 × 13623
TK16 V2.0TA30CDifference
Length / height143 mm136 mm+7 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm30 mm+4 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm23 mm+2.4 mm
Weight112 g97 g+15 g

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

Why is TK16 V2.0 better than TA30C?

  1. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 1,600 lm+94%
  2. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh+92%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 303 m+25%
  4. Peak beam intensity36,100 cd vs 22,950 cd+57%

Why is TA30C better than TK16 V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime43.3 h vs 50 h+15%
  2. Weight112 g vs 97 g+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK16 V2.0Fenix TK16 V2.0≈ $1008.4
Nextorch TA30CNextorch TA30C≈ $1007.4
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd22,950 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m303 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,200K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh2,600 mAh
Maximum runtime43.3 h50 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height143 mm136 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm23 mm
Weight112 g97 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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