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Imalent R30C 2nd vs Nextorch T53

What R30C 2nd does better (3) and where T53 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Imalent R30C 2nd
Imalent · 2021R30C 2nd
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $130
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Nextorch T53
Nextorch · 2021T53
4.8Score
2 advantages≈ $190
9.0Brightness & throw4.7
4.5Battery & charging3.8
6.2Build & durability3.6

Why is R30C 2nd better than T53?

  1. Maximum output9,000 lm vs 760 lm11.8×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)560 m vs 220 m2.5×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×

Why is T53 better than R30C 2nd?

  1. Weight216 g vs 185 g+17%
  2. Maximum runtime20 h vs 23 h+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent R30C 2ndImalent R30C 2nd≈ $1308.6
Nextorch T53Nextorch T53≈ $1904.8
Light output
Maximum output9,000 lm760 lm
Peak beam intensity78,960 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)560 m220 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs3—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime20 h23 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—168 mm
Weight216 g185 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Colours—Black
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