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Nextorch TA31 vs Nitecore EDC27

What TA31 does better (3) and where EDC27 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch TA31
Nextorch · 2024TA31
8.9Score
3 advantages≈ $290
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Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2024EDC27
0 advantages
7.6Brightness & throw6.2

Why is TA31 better than EDC27?

  1. Maximum output10,000 lm vs 3,100 lm3.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 305 m+25%
  3. Peak beam intensity36,100 cd vs 23,260 cd+55%

Why is EDC27 better than TA31?

EDC27 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch TA31Nextorch TA31≈ $2908.9
Light output
Maximum output10,000 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd23,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m305 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—20
Battery & charging
Battery capacity4,800 mAh—
Maximum runtime170 h—
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Size & weight
Length / height156 mm—
Head diameter / width53 mm—
Body diameter / depth49 mm—
Weight425 g—
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
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