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Imalent R30C 2nd vs Nextorch TA30C Max

What R30C 2nd does better (2) and where TA30C Max wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent R30C 2nd
Imalent · 2021R30C 2nd
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ $130
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Nextorch TA30C Max
Nextorch · 2023TA30C Max
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $130
Higher score
8.7Brightness & throw7.0
3.9Battery & charging7.3
5.9Build & durability7.1

Why is R30C 2nd better than TA30C Max?

  1. Maximum output9,000 lm vs 3,000 lm3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)560 m vs 390 m+44%

Why is TA30C Max better than R30C 2nd?

  1. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent R30C 2ndImalent R30C 2nd≈ $1308.3
Light output
Maximum output9,000 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity78,960 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)560 m390 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs3—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime20 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—153 mm
Head diameter / width—38 mm
Weight216 g—
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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