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Nextorch TA30C vs Nitecore MH25 V2.0

What TA30C does better (3) and where MH25 V2.0 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch TA30C
Nextorch · 2022TA30C
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore MH25 V2.0
Nitecore · 2022MH25 V2.0
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw7.0
5.2Battery & charging9.8
9.0Build & durability4.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TA30CMH25 V2.0
30 × 1362340 × 157
TA30CMH25 V2.0Difference
Length / height136 mm157 mm−21 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm40 mm−10 mm
Weight97 g137 g−40 g

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

Why is TA30C better than MH25 V2.0?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,300 lm+23%
  3. Weight97 g vs 137 g+41%

Why is MH25 V2.0 better than TA30C?

  1. Maximum runtime50 h vs 1,500 h30×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)303 m vs 475 m+57%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch TA30CNextorch TA30C≈ $1007.4
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity22,950 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)303 m475 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XM-L
LED maker—Cree
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity2,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime50 h1,500 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height136 mm157 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm40 mm
Body diameter / depth23 mm—
Weight97 g137 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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