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Fenix TK72R vs Nextorch TA31

What TK72R does better (2) and where TA31 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK72R
Fenix · 2018TK72R
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ $330
vs
Nextorch TA31
Nextorch · 2024TA31
8.9Score
4 advantages≈ $290
Higher score
6.7Brightness & throw7.6
4.9Battery & charging8.9
2.8Build & durability6.3
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK72RTA31
59 × 1565053 × 15649
TK72RTA31Difference
Length / height156 mm156 mm=
Head diameter / width59 mm53 mm+6 mm
Body diameter / depth50 mm49 mm+1 mm
Weight411 g425 g−14 g

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

Why is TK72R better than TA31?

  1. Battery capacity7,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh+46%
  2. Weight411 g vs 425 g+3%

Why is TA31 better than TK72R?

  1. Maximum runtime50 h vs 170 h3.4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)286 m vs 380 m+33%
  3. Peak beam intensity20,450 cd vs 36,100 cd+77%
  4. Maximum output9,000 lm vs 10,000 lm+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK72RFenix TK72R≈ $3305.1
Nextorch TA31Nextorch TA31≈ $2908.9
Light output
Maximum output9,000 lm10,000 lm
Peak beam intensity20,450 cd36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)286 m380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity7,000 mAh4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime50 h170 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX8
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height156 mm156 mm
Head diameter / width59 mm53 mm
Body diameter / depth50 mm49 mm
Weight411 g425 g
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
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