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Ledlenser C5R Classic vs Nextorch TA21 IR
What C5R Classic does better (2) and where TA21 IR wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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4.4Brightness & throw4.2
3.2Battery & charging4.3
Why is C5R Classic better than TA21 IR?
- Peak beam intensity14,400 cd vs 6,400 cd2.2×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m vs 160 m+50%
Why is TA21 IR better than C5R Classic?
- Maximum output420 lm vs 1,300 lm3.1×
- Maximum runtime15 h vs 20 h+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 420 lm | 1,300 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 14,400 cd | 6,400 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 240 m | 160 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | — | 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A |
| Maximum runtime | 15 h | 20 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IPX8 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx8 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 2 m |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | — | 98 mm |
| Head diameter / width | — | 32 mm |
| Weight | — | 97 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Strobe | — | Yes |









