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Nextorch K3 V2.0 vs Nextorch UT30

What K3 V2.0 does better (3) and where UT30 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch K3 V2.0
Nextorch · 2023K3 V2.0
5.1Score
3 advantages≈ $40
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Nextorch UT30
Nextorch · 2024UT30
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $60
4.8Brightness & throw5.2
3.2Battery & charging8.6
5.8Build & durability2.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is K3 V2.0 better than UT30?

  1. Weight28 g vs 41 g+46%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)60 m vs 55 m+9%
  3. Peak beam intensity900 cd vs 760 cd+18%

Why is UT30 better than K3 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output250 lm vs 320 lm+28%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch UT30Nextorch UT30≈ $604.9
Light output
Maximum output250 lm320 lm
Peak beam intensity900 cd760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)60 m55 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity—640 mAh
Maximum runtime20 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height150 mm—
Head diameter / width14 mm—
Body diameter / depth12 mm—
Weight28 g41 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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