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Nextorch TA30W vs Nitecore EDC23

What TA30W does better (1) and where EDC23 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch TA30W
Nextorch · 2024TA30W
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $100
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Nitecore EDC23
Nitecore · 2024EDC23
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $75
5.7Brightness & throw6.4
9.0Build & durability4.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is TA30W better than EDC23?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×

Why is EDC23 better than TA30W?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 2,500 lm+67%
  2. Peak beam intensity18,910 cd vs 20,720 cd+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch TA30WNextorch TA30W≈ $1007.8
Nitecore EDC23Nitecore EDC23≈ $756.3
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity18,910 cd20,720 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)275 m280 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 25
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—25
Colour temperature4,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime—39 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Size & weight
Weight97 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
Lockout—Yes
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