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Fenix TK30R vs Nextorch TA31

What TK30R does better (3) and where TA31 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK30R
Fenix · 2024TK30R
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ $280
vs
Nextorch TA31
Nextorch · 2024TA31
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $290
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw7.6
3.3Battery & charging8.9
5.2Build & durability6.3
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK30RTA31
40 × 18425.453 × 15649
TK30RTA31Difference
Length / height184 mm156 mm+28 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm53 mm−13 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm49 mm−23.6 mm
Weight250 g425 g−175 g

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

Why is TK30R better than TA31?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,500 m vs 380 m3.9×
  2. Peak beam intensity562,500 cd vs 36,100 cd15.6×
  3. Weight250 g vs 425 g+70%

Why is TA31 better than TK30R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 10,000 lm20×
  2. Maximum runtime8.8 h vs 170 h19.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK30RFenix TK30R≈ $2806.3
Nextorch TA31Nextorch TA31≈ $2908.9
Light output
Maximum output500 lm10,000 lm
Peak beam intensity562,500 cd36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,500 m380 m
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
LED & beam
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime8.8 h170 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height184 mm156 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm53 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm49 mm
Weight250 g425 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch, Rotary / scroll wheel—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYesYes
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
LockoutYes—
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