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Nextorch TA31 vs Nitecore TM20K

What TA31 does better (0) and where TM20K wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch TA31
Nextorch · 2024TA31
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $290
vs
Nitecore TM20K
Nitecore · 2022TM20K
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ $300
Higher score
7.6Brightness & throw9.6
8.9Battery & charging7.4
6.3Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is TA31 better than TM20K?

TA31 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TM20K better than TA31?

  1. Maximum output10,000 lm vs 20,000 lm2×
  2. Battery capacity4,800 mAh vs 9,600 mAh2×
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch TA31Nextorch TA31≈ $2908.9
Nitecore TM20KNitecore TM20K≈ $3009.4
Light output
Maximum output10,000 lm20,000 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—19
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity4,800 mAh9,600 mAh
Maximum runtime170 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—4.5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Size & weight
Length / height156 mm—
Head diameter / width53 mm—
Body diameter / depth49 mm—
Weight425 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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