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Loop Gear SK05 Pro vs Nextorch P81

What SK05 Pro does better (3) and where P81 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Loop Gear SK05 Pro
Loop Gear · 2025SK05 Pro
9.5Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Nextorch P81
Nextorch · 2025P81
5.8Score
0 advantages≈ $95
7.6Brightness & throw7.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is SK05 Pro better than P81?

  1. Maximum output4,360 lm vs 3,700 lm+18%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m vs 370 m+9%
  3. Peak beam intensity41,010 cd vs 34,225 cd+20%

Why is P81 better than SK05 Pro?

P81 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch P81Nextorch P81≈ $955.8
Light output
Maximum output4,360 lm3,700 lm
Peak beam intensity41,010 cd34,225 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m370 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime—60 h
RechargeableYesYes
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX7
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—161 mm
Head diameter / width—35 mm
Body diameter / depth—28.5 mm
Weight—170 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels7—
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
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