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BioLite 425 vs Nextorch iStar Natural

What 425 does better (1) and where iStar Natural wins (2) — every spec side by side.

BioLite 425
BioLite · 2023425
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $55
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Nextorch iStar Natural
Nextorch · 2022iStar Natural
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $60
4.7Brightness & throw3.7
5.2Battery & charging3.0
4.3Build & durability4.0

Why is 425 better than iStar Natural?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 21 h2.9×

Why is iStar Natural better than 425?

  1. Maximum output425 lm vs 450 lm+6%
  2. Weight78 g vs 70 g+11%
Specifications

Side by side

BioLite 425BioLite 425≈ $555.0
Light output
Maximum output425 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—1,100 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h21 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—67 mm
Head diameter / width—39 mm
Body diameter / depth—32 mm
Weight78 g70 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
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