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Fenix TK22 UE vs Nextorch TA30C

What TK22 UE does better (3) and where TA30C wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK22 UE
Fenix · 2019TK22 UE
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $120
vs
Nextorch TA30C
Nextorch · 2022TA30C
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $120
Higher score
6.3Brightness & throw5.2
7.5Battery & charging4.4
6.0Build & durability9.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK22 UETA30C
40 × 15025.430 × 13623
TK22 UETA30CDifference
Length / height150 mm136 mm+14 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm30 mm+10 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm23 mm+2.4 mm
Weight150 g97 g+53 g

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

Why is TK22 UE better than TA30C?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m vs 303 m+34%
  2. Peak beam intensity41,010 cd vs 22,950 cd+79%
  3. Maximum runtime80 h vs 50 h+60%

Why is TA30C better than TK22 UE?

  1. Weight150 g vs 97 g+55%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK22 UEFenix TK22 UE≈ $1206.4
Nextorch TA30CNextorch TA30C≈ $1206.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity41,010 cd22,950 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m303 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime80 h50 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX8
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height150 mm136 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm23 mm
Weight150 g97 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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