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Nextorch TA30C Max vs Nextorch TA31

What TA30C Max does better (2) and where TA31 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch TA30C Max
Nextorch · 2023TA30C Max
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $130
vs
Nextorch TA31
Nextorch · 2024TA31
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $290
Higher score
7.0Brightness & throw7.6
7.3Battery & charging8.9
7.1Build & durability6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

TA30C MaxTA31
38 × 15353 × 15649
TA30C MaxTA31Difference
Length / height153 mm156 mm−3 mm
Head diameter / width38 mm53 mm−15 mm

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

Why is TA30C Max better than TA31?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)390 m vs 380 m+3%
  2. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh+4%

Why is TA31 better than TA30C Max?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 10,000 lm3.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch TA31Nextorch TA31≈ $2908.9
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm10,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)390 m380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime—170 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height153 mm156 mm
Head diameter / width38 mm53 mm
Body diameter / depth—49 mm
Weight—425 g
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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