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Fenix TK35R vs Nextorch TA31

What TK35R does better (3) and where TA31 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK35R
Fenix · 2025TK35R
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $200
vs
Nextorch TA31
Nextorch · 2024TA31
8.9Score
3 advantages≈ $290
Higher score
8.8Brightness & throw7.6
7.0Battery & charging8.9
4.9Build & durability6.3
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK35RTA31
43 × 15453 × 15649
TK35RTA31Difference
Length / height154 mm156 mm−2 mm
Head diameter / width43 mm53 mm−10 mm
Weight342 g425 g−83 g

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

Why is TK35R better than TA31?

  1. Peak beam intensity93,020 cd vs 36,100 cd2.6×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)610 m vs 380 m+61%
  3. Weight342 g vs 425 g+24%

Why is TA31 better than TK35R?

  1. Maximum output5,800 lm vs 10,000 lm+72%
  2. Maximum runtime105 h vs 170 h+62%
  3. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK35RFenix TK35R≈ $2008.8
Nextorch TA31Nextorch TA31≈ $2908.9
Light output
Maximum output5,800 lm10,000 lm
Peak beam intensity93,020 cd36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)610 m380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs4—
Colour temperature7,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime105 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 / height154 mm156 mm
Head diameter / width43 mm53 mm
Body diameter / depth—49 mm
Weight342 g425 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
Red lightYes—
UV lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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