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Nextorch TA30C vs Nitecore P20i UV

What TA30C does better (1) and where P20i UV wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch TA30C
Nextorch · 2022TA30C
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $120
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Nitecore P20i UV
Nitecore · 2021P20i UV
5.7Score
3 advantages≈ $100
5.2Brightness & throw5.6
4.4Battery & charging3.3
9.1Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is TA30C better than P20i UV?

  1. Maximum runtime50 h vs 18 h2.8×

Why is P20i UV better than TA30C?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,800 lm+12%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)303 m vs 336 m+11%
  3. Peak beam intensity22,950 cd vs 28,220 cd+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch TA30CNextorch TA30C≈ $1206.6
Nitecore P20i UVNitecore P20i UV≈ $1005.7
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity22,950 cd28,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)303 m336 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime50 h18 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height136 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Body diameter / depth23 mm—
Weight97 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
SwitchTail switch—
StrobeYesYes
UV light—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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