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Nextorch TA30C vs Nextorch TA30W

What TA30C does better (3) and where TA30W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch TA30C
Nextorch · 2022TA30C
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $120
vs
Nextorch TA30W
Nextorch · 2024TA30W
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw4.7
9.1Build & durability9.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is TA30C better than TA30W?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)303 m vs 275 m+10%
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,500 lm+7%
  3. Peak beam intensity22,950 cd vs 18,910 cd+21%

Why is TA30W better than TA30C?

TA30W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch TA30CNextorch TA30C≈ $1206.6
Nextorch TA30WNextorch TA30W≈ $1207.1
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity22,950 cd18,910 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)303 m275 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature—4,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime50 h—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height136 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Body diameter / depth23 mm—
Weight97 g97 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
StrobeYesYes
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