Nextorch TA01 (2019) review

2019

Cree XP-G3 LED

500 lm output

8556 cd intensity

1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery

The Nextorch TA01 (TA01) released in 2019. It uses Cree XP-G3 LED, OP reflector and 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 500 lm output, 8556 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 185 m.

This light does not have memory function.

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Nextorch TA01 specifications
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Nextorch TA01 (TA01) specifications

Brand	Nextorch
Name	TA01
Type	TA01
Rating	★★★★★ Rated 4/5 based on 1018 user votes.
Launch	2019
Form	flashlight

Body

The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive ﬁnish.

Weight	89 g
Length	135 mm
Body diameter	23 mm
Head diameter	30 mm
Material	aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Colors	black

System

The emitter of TA01 manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The TA01 has an orange peel (OP) textured reflector. Orange peel reflectors have smoother beams. It has an AR coated lens.

Emitter	Cree XP-G3 LED
Color temperature	5000 K
Reflector	OP
Lens	toughtened AR coated glass
Switch	mechanical rear, rotary rear

Performance

The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.

Flux	500 lm
Intensity	8556 cd
Throw	185 m
CD/LM factor	17.11

Software

Modes	1 mode
Mode memory	no
Ramping mode	no
Strobe	no
SOS/Beacon	no

Features

The TA01 cannot charge batteries directly. You may need an external charger to keep your battery going. A protected battery is recommended as the light itself does not have low voltage protection (LVP). This light does not have temperature control feature.

Battery	1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery
Battery indicator	no
Charger port	no
LVP	no
Thermal regulation	no
Protection	IPx8
AUX LEDs	no
Magnetic	no

Accessories

The clip is useful to keep the light secured in your pocket. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.

Package contents	clip lanyard spare o-ring

The performance of the Nextorch TA01 flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Nextorch TA01, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.