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Nextorch C61 vs Nitecore NWL30

What C61 does better (1) and where NWL30 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch C61
Nextorch · 2025C61
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $100
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Nitecore NWL30
Nitecore · 2025NWL30
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $110
8.6Brightness & throw4.7
5.6Light quality5.6

Why is C61 better than NWL30?

  1. Maximum output3,500 lm vs 3,000 lm+17%

Why is NWL30 better than C61?

  1. Battery capacity4,800 mAh vs 18,000 mAh3.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch C61Nextorch C61≈ $1007.5
Nitecore NWL30Nitecore NWL30≈ $1105.5
Light output
Maximum output3,500 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—120 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature—3,000K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity4,800 mAh18,000 mAh
Maximum runtime500 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height165 mm—
Head diameter / width35 mm—
Body diameter / depth28.5 mm—
Weight175 g—
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYesYes
SwitchTail switch—
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Green
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