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Fenix TK30 vs Fenix TK30R

What TK30 does better (1) and where TK30R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK30
Fenix · 2020TK30
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $270
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Fenix TK30R
Fenix · 2024TK30R
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ $280
Higher score
7.1Brightness & throw7.4
3.2Battery & charging3.3
6.6Build & durability5.2
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK30TK30R
32 × 1582640 × 18425.4
TK30TK30RDifference
Length / height158 mm184 mm−26 mm
Head diameter / width32 mm40 mm−8 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm25.4 mm+0.6 mm
Weight146 g250 g−104 g

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

Why is TK30 better than TK30R?

  1. Weight146 g vs 250 g+71%

Why is TK30R better than TK30?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,200 m vs 1,500 m+25%
  2. Peak beam intensity360,000 cd vs 562,500 cd+56%
  3. Maximum runtime6 h vs 8.8 h+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK30Fenix TK30≈ $2704.9
Fenix TK30RFenix TK30R≈ $2806.3
Light output
Maximum output500 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity360,000 cd562,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,200 m1,500 m
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LEP (laser-excited phosphor)
LED & beam
Colour temperature6,100K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime6 h8.8 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height158 mm184 mm
Head diameter / width32 mm40 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm25.4 mm
Weight146 g250 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels2—
SwitchDual switchesTail switch, Rotary / scroll wheel
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYesYes
Laser pointer / aiming laserYesYes
Lockout—Yes
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