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Black Diamond Deploy 325 vs Nextorch rStar

What Deploy 325 does better (3) and where rStar wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Deploy 325
Black Diamond · 2023Deploy 325
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $45
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Nextorch rStar
Nextorch · 2023rStar
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $70
4.0Brightness & throw2.1
7.8Build & durability6.4

Why is Deploy 325 better than rStar?

  1. Maximum output325 lm vs 80 lm4.1×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  3. Weight38 g vs 50 g+32%

Why is rStar better than Deploy 325?

  1. Maximum runtime30 h vs 38 h+27%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch rStarNextorch rStar≈ $704.6
Light output
Maximum output325 lm80 lm
Peak beam intensity—40 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—10 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AA
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime30 h38 h
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—133 mm
Head diameter / width—41 mm
Body diameter / depth—30 mm
Weight38 g50 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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