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Fenix HL12R V2.0 vs Nextorch iStar

What HL12R V2.0 does better (2) and where iStar wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL12R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL12R V2.0
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $45
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Nextorch iStar
Nextorch · 2025iStar
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $45
5.5Brightness & throw4.5
6.2Build & durability7.5

Why is HL12R V2.0 better than iStar?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 80 m+56%
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 450 lm+11%

Why is iStar better than HL12R V2.0?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch iStarNextorch iStar≈ $456.2
Light output
Maximum output500 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity950 mAh—
Maximum runtime112 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—1.5 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width56 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight73 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursPurple—
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