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Nextorch TA30C Max vs Nitecore P30i

What TA30C Max does better (1) and where P30i wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch TA30C Max
Nextorch · 2023TA30C Max
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $130
vs
Nitecore P30i
Nitecore · 2021P30i
9.3Score
1 advantage≈ $140
Higher score
7.0Brightness & throw8.2
7.3Battery & charging8.3
7.1Build & durability7.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

TA30C MaxP30i
38 × 15365 × 177
TA30C MaxP30iDifference
Length / height153 mm177 mm−24 mm
Head diameter / width38 mm65 mm−27 mm

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

Why is TA30C Max better than P30i?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 2,000 lm+50%

Why is P30i better than TA30C Max?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)390 m vs 999 m2.6×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P30iNitecore P30i≈ $1409.3
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—249,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)390 m999 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po21700 Li-ion
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height153 mm177 mm
Head diameter / width38 mm65 mm
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
ColoursBlack—
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