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Nextorch TA30C vs Nitecore P23i

What TA30C does better (1) and where P23i wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch TA30C
Nextorch · 2022TA30C
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $100
vs
Nitecore P23i
Nitecore · 2022P23i
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw8.0
5.2Battery & charging7.6
9.0Build & durability6.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TA30CP23i
30 × 1362328 × 145
TA30CP23iDifference
Length / height136 mm145 mm−9 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm28 mm+2 mm
Weight97 g190 g−93 g

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

Why is TA30C better than P23i?

  1. Weight97 g vs 190 g+96%

Why is P23i better than TA30C?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 3,000 lm+88%
  2. Peak beam intensity22,950 cd vs 54,760 cd2.4×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)303 m vs 468 m+54%
  4. Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+92%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch TA30CNextorch TA30C≈ $1007.4
Nitecore P23iNitecore P23i≈ $1008.4
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity22,950 cd54,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)303 m468 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-70
LED maker—Luminus
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity2,600 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime50 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height136 mm145 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm28 mm
Body diameter / depth23 mm—
Weight97 g190 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
StrobeYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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