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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.

Ledlenser C5R Classic
Ledlenser · 2026C5R Classic
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Nextorch TA21 IR
Nextorch · 2026TA21 IR
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
4.4Brightness & throw4.2
3.2Battery & charging4.3

Why is C5R Classic better than TA21 IR?

  1. Peak beam intensity14,400 cd vs 6,400 cd2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m vs 160 m+50%

Why is TA21 IR better than C5R Classic?

  1. Maximum output420 lm vs 1,300 lm3.1×
  2. Maximum runtime15 h vs 20 h+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch TA21 IRNextorch TA21 IR≈ $1006.4
Light output
Maximum output420 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity14,400 cd6,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m160 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime15 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
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
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