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Nextorch K3 V2.0 vs Nextorch K30

What K3 V2.0 does better (2) and where K30 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch K3 V2.0
Nextorch · 2023K3 V2.0
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Nextorch K30
Nextorch · 2024K30
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw9.5
3.2Battery & charging3.4
5.8Build & durability6.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is K3 V2.0 better than K30?

  1. Maximum runtime20 h vs 12 h+67%
  2. Weight28 g vs 35 g+25%

Why is K30 better than K3 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output250 lm vs 850 lm3.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch K30Nextorch K30≈ $608.1
Light output
Maximum output250 lm850 lm
Peak beam intensity900 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)60 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Maximum runtime20 h12 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height150 mm—
Head diameter / width14 mm—
Body diameter / depth12 mm—
Weight28 g35 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
StrobeYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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