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Nextorch TA21 IR vs Olight ARK PC1

What TA21 IR does better (0) and where ARK PC1 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch TA21 IR
Nextorch · 2026TA21 IR
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ $100
vs
Olight ARK PC1
Olight · 2024ARK PC1
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
4.2Brightness & throw5.8
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TA21 IRARK PC1
32 × 9827 × 120
TA21 IRARK PC1Difference
Length / height98 mm120 mm−22 mm
Head diameter / width32 mm27 mm+5 mm

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

Why is TA21 IR better than ARK PC1?

TA21 IR has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is ARK PC1 better than TA21 IR?

ARK PC1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch TA21 IRNextorch TA21 IR≈ $1006.4
Olight ARK PC1Olight ARK PC1≈ $956.4
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity6,400 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—7
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A—
Maximum runtime20 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height98 mm120 mm
Head diameter / width32 mm27 mm
Weight97 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
UV light—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
Colours—Black, Green
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