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Nextorch Artorch vs Nextorch TA21 IR

What Artorch does better (3) and where TA21 IR wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch Artorch
Nextorch · 2025Artorch
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ $120
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Nextorch TA21 IR
Nextorch · 2026TA21 IR
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ $120
5.1Brightness & throw3.4
3.0Battery & charging3.4
8.9Build & durability9.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is Artorch better than TA21 IR?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)300 m vs 160 m+88%
  2. Peak beam intensity22,500 cd vs 6,400 cd3.5×
  3. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,300 lm+23%

Why is TA21 IR better than Artorch?

  1. Weight120 g vs 97 g+24%
  2. Maximum runtime19 h vs 20 h+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch ArtorchNextorch Artorch≈ $1206.1
Nextorch TA21 IRNextorch TA21 IR≈ $1205.5
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity22,500 cd6,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)300 m160 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity1,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime19 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Size & weight
Length / height—98 mm
Head diameter / width—32 mm
Weight120 g97 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYesYes
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