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Nextorch TA30C Max vs Nitecore CI7

What TA30C Max does better (1) and where CI7 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch TA30C Max
Nextorch · 2023TA30C Max
9.1Score
1 advantage≈ $130
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Nitecore CI7
Nitecore · 2020CI7
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $120
7.9Brightness & throw7.6
7.5Build & durability8.2

Why is TA30C Max better than CI7?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 2,500 lm+20%

Why is CI7 better than TA30C Max?

CI7 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Nitecore CI7Nitecore CI7≈ $1208.9
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm2,500 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)390 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Size & weight
Length / height153 mm—
Head diameter / width38 mm—
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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