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Acebeam H18 vs Nextorch hiStar Helmet
What H18 does better (5) and where hiStar Helmet wins (0) — every spec side by side.
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9.7Brightness & throw9.3
8.9Battery & charging3.3
9.5Build & durability4.1
5.9Features5.9
Why is H18 better than hiStar Helmet?
- Maximum output4,000 lm vs 2,300 lm+74%
- Battery capacity6,400 mAh vs 3,400 mAh+88%
- Weight70 g vs 126 g+80%
- Submersible to2 m vs 1 m2×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
Why is hiStar Helmet better than H18?
hiStar Helmet has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 4,000 lm | 2,300 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | — | 16,384 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | — | 256 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 4 | — |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | — |
| Adjustable colour temperature | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 21700 Li-ion | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A |
| Battery capacity | 6,400 mAh | 3,400 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | — | 2.2 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | 2 m | 1 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 1 m |
| Body material | — | Magnesium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 119.2 mm | — |
| Weight | 70 g | 126 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | — | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
