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Fenix UC52 vs Nextorch TA30C Max

What UC52 does better (1) and where TA30C Max wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix UC52
Fenix · 2018UC52
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $150
vs
Nextorch TA30C Max
Nextorch · 2023TA30C Max
8.9Score
3 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw7.0
4.3Battery & charging7.3
5.0Build & durability7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

UC52TA30C Max
42 × 153.52638 × 153
UC52TA30C MaxDifference
Length / height153.5 mm153 mm+0.5 mm
Head diameter / width42 mm38 mm+4 mm

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

Why is UC52 better than TA30C Max?

  1. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 3,000 lm+3%

Why is TA30C Max better than UC52?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)253 m vs 390 m+54%
  2. USB-C chargingNo · UC52: Yes
  3. Battery capacity3,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+43%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix UC52Fenix UC52≈ $1506.2
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity16,000 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)253 m390 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity3,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime82.5 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height153.5 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width42 mm38 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight275 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Colours—Black
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