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Armytek Elf C2 Max LR vs Nextorch hiStar Helmet

What Elf C2 Max LR does better (3) and where hiStar Helmet wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Armytek Elf C2 Max LR
Armytek · 2026Elf C2 Max LR
9.7Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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Nextorch hiStar Helmet
Nextorch · 2026hiStar Helmet
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $145
9.5Brightness & throw9.1
8.8Build & durability3.9

Why is Elf C2 Max LR better than hiStar Helmet?

  1. Maximum output4,500 lm vs 2,300 lm+96%
  2. Submersible to2 m vs 1 m2×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is hiStar Helmet better than Elf C2 Max LR?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)235 m vs 256 m+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output4,500 lm2,300 lm
Peak beam intensity—16,384 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)235 m256 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime—2.2 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m1 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Magnesium
Size & weight
Weight—126 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
ColoursWhite—
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