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Nextorch TA30W vs Nitecore EDC27

What TA30W does better (0) and where EDC27 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch TA30W
Nextorch · 2024TA30W
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ $120
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Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2024EDC27
3 advantages
4.7Brightness & throw6.2

Why is TA30W better than EDC27?

TA30W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EDC27 better than TA30W?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 3,100 lm2.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)275 m vs 305 m+11%
  3. Peak beam intensity18,910 cd vs 23,260 cd+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch TA30WNextorch TA30W≈ $1207.1
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity18,910 cd23,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)275 m305 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—20
Colour temperature4,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Size & weight
Weight97 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
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