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Black Diamond Spot 450 vs Nextorch MAX STAR

What Spot 450 does better (0) and where MAX STAR wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Spot 450
Black Diamond · 2022Spot 450
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nextorch MAX STAR
Nextorch · 2022MAX STAR
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $70
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw8.4

Why is Spot 450 better than MAX STAR?

Spot 450 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MAX STAR better than Spot 450?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 1,200 lm2.7×
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output450 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity—10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—200 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime—40 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX4
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—73 mm
Head diameter / width—60 mm
Body diameter / depth—33 mm
Weight—147 g
Modes & features
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
ColoursBlueBlack
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