TASER® C2™ vs TASER® M26c™ vs TASER® X26c™

What are the differences and similarities of the TASER® C2 and the TASER® M26c and the TASER® X26c?  For a comparison of the TASER® Devices available at StunGuardStore.com, see the tables and diagrams below.

Comparison of what's included with each TASER® Device
Comparison of the Physical Dimensions of each TASER® Device
Comparison of the output characteristics specifications of each TASER® Device
Comparison of the other specifications for each TASER® Device
Comparison of some of the features of each TASER® Device
Detail Diagram of the TASER® C2™
Detail Diagram of the TASER® M26c™
Detail Diagram of the TASER® X26c™

Comparison of what's included with each TASER® Device: Back

TASER® C2™ Basic Kit	TASER® C2™ Gold Kit	TASER® C2™ Platinum Kit
• TASER® C2™ ECD with Integrated Laser Sight	• TASER® C2™ ECD with Integrated Laser Sight	• TASER® C2™ ECD with Integrated Laser Sight
• TASER® C2™ 15’ Live Cartridge – One (1)	• TASER® C2™ 15’ Live Cartridges – Two (2)	• TASER® C2™ 15’ Live Cartridges – Four (4)
• TASER® C2™ 15’ Training (blue) Cartridge – One (1)	• TASER® C2™ 15’ Training (blue) Cartridge – One (1)	• TASER® C2™ 15’ Training (blue) Cartridge – One (1)
• Lithium Power Magazine Battery – One (1)	• Lithium Power Magazine Battery – One (1)	• Lithium Power Magazine Battery – One (1)
• Practice Target	• Practice Target	• Practice Target
	• Holster	• Holster
• User Manual	• User Manual	• User Manual
• Training DVD	• Training DVD	• Training DVD
• Registration Card	• Registration Card	• Registration Card

TASER® M26c™	TASER® X26c™
• TASER® M26c™ ECD with Integrated Laser Sight	• TASER® X26c™ ECD with Integrated Laser Sight
• TASER® 15’ Air Cartridges – Four (4)	• TASER® 15’ Air Cartridges – Six (6)
• User Manual	• User Manual
• Training DVD	• Training DVD
• Battery Tray (8 AA Batteries not included)	• Digital Power Magazine (DPM)
	• Soft Body Holster
	• Practice Target
	• Training Certificate

Comparison of the physical dimensions of each TASER® Device: Back

Details	TASER® C2™	TASER® M26c™	TASER® X26c™
Length (L) without cartridge	5.50″ (13.97 cm)	7.13″ (18.11 cm)	6.00″ (15.24 cm)
Length (L2) with cartridge	6.00″ (15.24 cm)	8.30″ (21.10 cm)	7.250″ (18.52 cm)
Height (H)	2.10″ (5.33 cm)	6.00″ (15.24 cm)	3.20″ (8.13 cm)
Width (W)	1.25″ (3.18 cm)	1.75” (4.44 cm)	1.30” (3.30 cm)
Weight	5.36 oz (151.95 g)	19.2 oz (544.31g)	7.20 oz (204.12 g)

Comparison of the output characteristics specifications of each TASER® Device*: Back

Details	TASER® C2™	TASER® M26c™	TASER® X26c™
Wave Form	Complex shaped pulse.	Damped oscillation /:blunt” pulse with 17 µs decay.	Complex shaped pulse.
Pulse Rate	19 pulses per second (PPS) for 5 seconds, 12 PPS for 15 seconds, ½ second break, 19 PPS for 1.5 seconds, 8 PPS for remaining 8 seconds.	20 pulses per second (PPS) ± 25% with NiMH rechargeable batteries; 15 pulses per second (PPS) ± 25% with alkaline cells.	17 pulses per second (PPS) for 2 seconds, 10 PPS thereafter for up to 30 seconds total.
Pulse Duration	100 microseconds.	40 microseconds full waveform 19 microseconds primary phase. The trigger activates a 5-second cycle. The cycle can be stopped by placing the safety lever in the safe position.	100 microseconds - The trigger activates a 10-second cycle. Second and third pull increments the cycle 10 seconds each up to 30 seconds total. The cycle can be stopped by placing the safety lever in the safe position.
Peak Open Circuit Arcing Voltage	50,000 volts (V).	50,000 volts (V).	50,000 volts (V).
Peak Loaded Voltage	1,200 V.	5,000 V, average voltage over duration of main phase. 3400 V, avg. over full phase 320 V, avg. over one second 1.3 V.	1,200 V, average voltage over duration of main phase.  400 V, avg. over full phase 350 V, avg. over one second 0.76 V.
Energy - Nominal At Main Capacitors	0.368 joules per pulse.	1.76 joules per pulse.	0.36 joules per pulse.
Energy - Delivered Into Load	0.07 joules per pulse.	0.50 joules per pulse.	0.07 joules per pulse.
Power Rating -  Nominal At Main Capacitors	7 watts.	26 watts.	@ 17 PPS - 6 watts.
Power Rating - Delivered Into Load	1.3 watts.	8 watts.	@ 17 PPS - 1.2 watts.
Current	0.0021 amperes (A) (2 milliamperes average).	2.7 mA average.	1.9 mA average @ 17 PPS.
Cartridge	TASER® C2™ Cartridges. Range of 15 feet (4.5 meters).  Compatible ONLY with the TASER® C2™. Utilizes compressed nitrogen to propel two darts to the target. Includes a patented Anti-Felon Identification System (AFID) so that each cartridge used can be traced.  SKU 37215 (pkg. of 2) or SKU 37415 (pkg. of 4) available at StunGuardStore.com.	TASER® M & X26 Series Cartridges.  Range of 15 feet (4.5 meters).  Compatible ONLY with TASER® X26c™ or TASER® M26c™ or ADVANCED TASER® M18™ and M18L™. Utilizes compressed nitrogen to propel two darts to the target that are attached to the TASER® M26c™ by insulated conductive wires. Includes a patented Anti-Felon Identification System (AFID) so that each cartridge used can be traced. SKU 34220 (pkg. of 2) available at StunGuardStore.com.	TASER® M & X26 Series Cartridges.  Range of 15 feet (4.5 meters).  Compatible ONLY with TASER® X26c™ or TASER® M26c™ or ADVANCED TASER® M18™ and M18L™. Utilizes compressed nitrogen to propel two darts to the target that are attached to the TASER® X26c™ by insulated conductive wires. Includes a patented Anti-Felon Identification System (AFID) so that each cartridge used can be traced. SKU 34220 (pkg. of 2) available at StunGuardStore.com.

 * Output specifications may vary dependent upon temperature, battery charge, and load characteristics.

Comparison of the other specifications for each TASER® Device: Back

Details	TASER® C2™	TASER® M26c™	TASER® X26c™
Power Source	Lithium Power Magazine (LPM) a battery of two three-volt photo cells (Duracell® CR123).	8 AA Duracell Ultra Alkaline batteries or Energizer Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable AA batteries, self contained inside polyethylene battery tray, with reverse insertion prevention feature.	Digital Power Magazine (DPM) a battery of two 3-volt cells.
Temperature Range	-4 °F (-20 °C) to 122 °F (50 °C)	NiMH cells, -4 °F (-20 °C) to 122 °F (50 °C). Alkaline cells, 32 °F (0 °C) to 122 °F (50 °C).	-4 °F (-20 °C) to 122 °F (50 °C).
Relative Humidity	15% to 80%.	15% to 80%	15% to 80%.
Housing	High impact polymer.	High impact polymer.	High impact polymer.

Comparison some of the features of each TASER® Device: Back

Features	TASER® C2™	TASER® M26c™	TASER® X26c™
LED	Integrated ultra-bright LED (low intensity illumination).	Integrated laser sight with LED.	Integrated ultra-bright LEDs (low intensity illumination - LIL).
Laser	Integrated 650 Nanometer (nm) wavelengths, daytime laser sight used for target acquisition. Optimized at 13 foot range. Not applicable on SKU 30010.	Integrated 650 Nanometer (nm) wavelengths, daytime laser sight used for target acquisition. Optimized at 13 foot range.	Integrated 650 Nanometer (nm) wavelengths, daytime laser sight used for target acquisition. Optimized at 13 foot range.
Other Aiming Mechanisms	NO	Fixed front and rear “fin and blade” sights.	High visibility sights.
Stun Capabilities	Capable of drive-stun with or without TASER® C2™ Cartridge installed.	Capable of drive-stun with or without TASER® Cartridge installed.	Capable of drive-stun with or without TASER® Cartridge installed.
Charge Penetration	Electrical charge can penetrate up to 2″ (5 cm) cumulative of clothing, or one inch per probe.	Electrical charge can penetrate up to 2″ (5 cm) cumulative of clothing, or one inch per probe.	Electrical charge can penetrate up to 2″ (5 cm) cumulative of clothing, or one inch per probe.
LED Indicator	NO	The high visibility red LED indicator shows that the laser is on and the device is capable of firing, but does NOT indicate that there is sufficient battery power to fire or discharge. Calibrated for alkaline batteries.	See CID below.
Central Information Display (CID)	NO	NO	Central Information Display (CID) 2-digit LED displays remaining DPM energy percentage, burst time, warranty expiration, unit temperature, illumination status and current time and date.
Safety	Trigger Safety Cover.	Ambidextrous safety levers with Safe “S” and Fire “F” denotation.	Ambidextrous safety levers with Safe “S” and Fire “F” denotation.
Yellow Coloration Kit	NO	Left and right side yellow polycarbonate decals with P.S.A. that adheres to sides of the weapon, in order to mark it as less-lethal.	NO
Warranty	1-year standard, with extended warranties available.	1-year standard, with extended warranties available.	1-year standard, with extended warranties available.
Limited Manufacturer’s Lifetime Replacement Guarantee	YES	YES	YES
Video/Audio Recorder capable	NO	NO	Video/Audio Recorder capable with optional TASER® CAM™
Software Upgradeable	NO	YES	YES

Detail Diagram of the TASER® C2™: Back
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Detail Diagram of the TASER® M26c™: Back
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Detail Diagram of the TASER® X26c™: Back
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