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Nextorch E51D vs Nextorch TA30C

What E51D does better (3) and where TA30C wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch E51D
Nextorch · 2025E51D
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $85
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Nextorch TA30C
Nextorch · 2022TA30C
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $120
5.3Brightness & throw5.2
4.6Battery & charging4.4
9.4Build & durability9.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E51DTA30C
27 × 14230 × 13623
E51DTA30CDifference
Length / height142 mm136 mm+6 mm
Head diameter / width27 mm30 mm−3 mm
Weight95 g97 g−2 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is E51D better than TA30C?

  1. Maximum output2,100 lm vs 1,600 lm+31%
  2. Maximum runtime55 h vs 50 h+10%
  3. Weight95 g vs 97 g+2%

Why is TA30C better than E51D?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)275 m vs 303 m+10%
  2. Peak beam intensity18,906 cd vs 22,950 cd+21%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch E51DNextorch E51D≈ $856.8
Nextorch TA30CNextorch TA30C≈ $1206.6
Light output
Maximum output2,100 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity18,906 cd22,950 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)275 m303 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity2,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime55 h50 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height142 mm136 mm
Head diameter / width27 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth—23 mm
Weight95 g97 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Strobe—Yes
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