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Fenix TK17 vs Nextorch TA30W

What TK17 does better (3) and where TA30W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK17
Fenix · 2025TK17
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $105
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Nextorch TA30W
Nextorch · 2024TA30W
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $120
6.4Brightness & throw4.7
6.1Build & durability9.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is TK17 better than TA30W?

  1. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 1,500 lm2.4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)330 m vs 275 m+20%
  3. Peak beam intensity27,220 cd vs 18,910 cd+44%

Why is TA30W better than TK17?

  1. Weight197 g vs 97 g2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK17Fenix TK17≈ $1057.4
Nextorch TA30WNextorch TA30W≈ $1207.1
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity27,220 cd18,910 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)330 m275 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,700K4,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity6,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime60 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height148.5 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight197 g97 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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