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Nextorch C61 vs Nextorch TA30W

What C61 does better (1) and where TA30W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch C61
Nextorch · 2025C61
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ $120
vs
Nextorch TA30W
Nextorch · 2024TA30W
7.1Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
8.1Brightness & throw4.7
3.5Build & durability9.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is C61 better than TA30W?

  1. Maximum output3,500 lm vs 1,500 lm2.3×

Why is TA30W better than C61?

  1. Weight175 g vs 97 g+80%
  2. Impact resistance (drop)1 m vs 2 m2×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch C61Nextorch C61≈ $1207.0
Nextorch TA30WNextorch TA30W≈ $1207.1
Light output
Maximum output3,500 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity—18,910 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—275 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature—4,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity4,800 mAh—
Maximum runtime500 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m2 m
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height165 mm—
Head diameter / width35 mm—
Body diameter / depth28.5 mm—
Weight175 g97 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
SwitchTail switch—
Strobe—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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