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Nextorch TA30CMAX Frankonia vs Nitecore EDC17

What TA30CMAX Frankonia does better (2) and where EDC17 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch TA30CMAX Frankonia
Nextorch · 2025TA30CMAX Frankonia
2 advantages≈ $110
vs
Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore · 2025EDC17
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
7.9Brightness & throw5.3

Why is TA30CMAX Frankonia better than EDC17?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,500 lm2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)390 m vs 230 m+70%

Why is EDC17 better than TA30CMAX Frankonia?

EDC17 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC17Nitecore EDC17≈ $956.0
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity—12,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)390 m230 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 25
LED maker—NiteLab
Colour temperature3,000K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime—260 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX7
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight—106 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
UV light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
ColoursGreen—
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