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Fenix TK17 vs Nextorch C61

What TK17 does better (3) and where C61 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK17
Fenix · 2025TK17
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ $105
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Nextorch C61
Nextorch · 2025C61
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ $100
7.2Brightness & throw8.6
7.7Battery & charging8.7
6.4Build & durability4.2
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK17C61
36 × 148.525.435 × 16528.5
TK17C61Difference
Length / height148.5 mm165 mm−16.5 mm
Head diameter / width36 mm35 mm+1 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm28.5 mm−3.1 mm
Weight197 g175 g+22 g

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

Why is TK17 better than C61?

  1. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 3,500 lm+3%
  2. Battery capacity6,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh+25%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is C61 better than TK17?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 500 h8.3×
  2. Weight197 g vs 175 g+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK17Fenix TK17≈ $1057.9
Nextorch C61Nextorch C61≈ $1007.5
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity27,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)330 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,700K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity6,000 mAh4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h500 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height148.5 mm165 mm
Head diameter / width36 mm35 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm28.5 mm
Weight197 g175 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYesYes
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