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Nextorch TA21 IR vs Nitecore NPL25 GL
What TA21 IR does better (2) and where NPL25 GL wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Why is TA21 IR better than NPL25 GL?
- Maximum output1,300 lm vs 900 lm+44%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%
Why is NPL25 GL better than TA21 IR?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m vs 216 m+35%
- Peak beam intensity6,400 cd vs 11,660 cd+82%
- Weight97 g vs 74 g+31%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,300 lm | 900 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 6,400 cd | 11,660 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 160 m | 216 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | — | NiteLab UHi 25 |
| LED maker | — | NiteLab |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A | — |
| Maximum runtime | 20 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Magnetic charging | — | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX8 | IPX6 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx6 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 2 m | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 98 mm | — |
| Head diameter / width | 32 mm | — |
| Weight | 97 g | 74 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | — | Yes |
| Strobe | Yes | — |
| Laser pointer / aiming laser | — | Yes |
