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Fenix TK30R vs Nitecore EDC27

What TK30R does better (2) and where EDC27 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK30R
Fenix · 2024TK30R
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $280
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Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2024EDC27
1 advantage
7.4Brightness & throw6.2

Why is TK30R better than EDC27?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,500 m vs 305 m4.9×
  2. Peak beam intensity562,500 cd vs 23,260 cd24.2×

Why is EDC27 better than TK30R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 3,100 lm6.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK30RFenix TK30R≈ $2806.3
Light output
Maximum output500 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity562,500 cd23,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,500 m305 m
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—20
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime8.8 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height184 mm—
Head diameter / width40 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight250 g—
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch, Rotary / scroll wheel—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
LockoutYes—
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