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Nextorch TA31 vs Nitecore TM9K Pro

What TA31 does better (1) and where TM9K Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch TA31
Nextorch · 2024TA31
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $290
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Nitecore TM9K Pro
Nitecore · 2024TM9K Pro
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ $160
7.6Brightness & throw8.6
8.9Battery & charging7.3
6.3Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is TA31 better than TM9K Pro?

  1. Impact resistance (drop)2 m vs 1 m2×

Why is TM9K Pro better than TA31?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 509 m+34%
  2. Peak beam intensity36,100 cd vs 64,770 cd+79%
  3. Battery capacity4,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+4%
Specifications

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Nextorch TA31Nextorch TA31≈ $2908.9
Light output
Maximum output10,000 lm9,900 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd64,770 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m509 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—3
Battery & charging
Battery capacity4,800 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime170 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)2 m1 m
Size & weight
Length / height156 mm—
Head diameter / width53 mm—
Body diameter / depth49 mm—
Weight425 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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