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Fenix TK21R vs Fenix TK30R

What TK21R does better (3) and where TK30R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK21R
Fenix · 2025TK21R
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ $135
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Fenix TK30R
Fenix · 2024TK30R
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $280
8.0Brightness & throw7.4
8.2Battery & charging3.3
5.5Build & durability5.2
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK21RTK30R
36 × 159.525.440 × 18425.4
TK21RTK30RDifference
Length / height159.5 mm184 mm−24.5 mm
Head diameter / width36 mm40 mm−4 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm25.4 mm=
Weight221 g250 g−29 g

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

Why is TK21R better than TK30R?

  1. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 500 lm7.2×
  2. Maximum runtime72.5 h vs 8.8 h8.2×
  3. Weight221 g vs 250 g+13%

Why is TK30R better than TK21R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m vs 1,500 m3.1×
  2. Peak beam intensity57,600 cd vs 562,500 cd9.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK21RFenix TK21R≈ $1358.5
Fenix TK30RFenix TK30R≈ $2806.3
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity57,600 cd562,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m1,500 m
Light sourceLEDLEP (laser-excited phosphor)
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-90—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,600K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity6,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime72.5 h8.8 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height159.5 mm184 mm
Head diameter / width36 mm40 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm25.4 mm
Weight221 g250 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesTail switch, Rotary / scroll wheel
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYesYes
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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