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Black Diamond Sprinter 500 vs Nextorch iStar Natural

What Sprinter 500 does better (2) and where iStar Natural wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Sprinter 500
Black Diamond · 2021Sprinter 500
4.0Score
2 advantages≈ $55
vs
Nextorch iStar Natural
Nextorch · 2022iStar Natural
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
3.8Brightness & throw3.7
3.4Battery & charging3.0

Why is Sprinter 500 better than iStar Natural?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 450 lm+11%
  2. Maximum runtime28 h vs 21 h+33%

Why is iStar Natural better than Sprinter 500?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m vs 80 m+54%
  2. Weight105 g vs 70 g+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Number of batteries3—
Battery capacity—1,100 mAh
Maximum runtime28 h21 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX4
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—67 mm
Head diameter / width—39 mm
Body diameter / depth—32 mm
Weight105 g70 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
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