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Fenix TK21R vs Nextorch TA30C Max

What TK21R does better (3) and where TA30C Max wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK21R
Fenix · 2025TK21R
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ $135
vs
Nextorch TA30C Max
Nextorch · 2023TA30C Max
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw7.0
8.2Battery & charging7.3
5.5Build & durability7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK21RTA30C Max
36 × 159.525.438 × 153
TK21RTA30C MaxDifference
Length / height159.5 mm153 mm+6.5 mm
Head diameter / width36 mm38 mm−2 mm

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

Why is TK21R better than TA30C Max?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m vs 390 m+23%
  2. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 3,000 lm+20%
  3. Battery capacity6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+20%

Why is TA30C Max better than TK21R?

TA30C Max has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK21RFenix TK21R≈ $1358.5
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity57,600 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m390 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-90—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,600K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime72.5 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height159.5 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width36 mm38 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight221 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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