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Fenix TK17 vs Nextorch E51D

What TK17 does better (5) and where E51D wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK17
Fenix · 2025TK17
7.4Score
5 advantages≈ $105
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Nextorch E51D
Nextorch · 2025E51D
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ $85
6.4Brightness & throw5.3
7.1Battery & charging4.6
6.1Build & durability9.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK17E51D
36 × 148.525.427 × 142
TK17E51DDifference
Length / height148.5 mm142 mm+6.5 mm
Head diameter / width36 mm27 mm+9 mm
Weight197 g95 g+102 g

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

Why is TK17 better than E51D?

  1. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 2,100 lm+71%
  2. Battery capacity6,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh2.3×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)330 m vs 275 m+20%
  4. Peak beam intensity27,220 cd vs 18,906 cd+44%
  5. Maximum runtime60 h vs 55 h+9%

Why is E51D better than TK17?

  1. Weight197 g vs 95 g2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK17Fenix TK17≈ $1057.4
Nextorch E51DNextorch E51D≈ $856.8
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm2,100 lm
Peak beam intensity27,220 cd18,906 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)330 m275 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,700K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity6,000 mAh2,600 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h55 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height148.5 mm142 mm
Head diameter / width36 mm27 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight197 g95 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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