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Fenix HL18R-T vs Nextorch iStar Natural
What HL18R-T does better (6) and where iStar Natural wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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4.0Brightness & throw3.7
2.8Battery & charging3.0
3.5Build & durability4.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
HL18R-TiStar Natural
| HL18R-T | iStar Natural | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 68.5 mm | 67 mm | +1.5 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 45 mm | 39 mm | +6 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 39.5 mm | 32 mm | +7.5 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HL18R-T better than iStar Natural?
- Maximum runtime43 h vs 21 h2×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%
- Maximum output500 lm vs 450 lm+11%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m vs 80 m+2%
- Battery capacity1,300 mAh vs 1,100 mAh+18%
- Peak beam intensity1,680 cd vs 1,600 cd+5%
Why is iStar Natural better than HL18R-T?
- USB-C chargingNo · HL18R-T: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 500 lm | 450 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 1,680 cd | 1,600 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 82 m | 80 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Cree XP-G3 | — |
| LED maker | Cree | — |
| Colour temperature | 4,100K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AAA | — |
| Battery capacity | 1,300 mAh | 1,100 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 43 h | 21 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | IPX4 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx4 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 1 m |
| Pocket clip | — | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 68.5 mm | 67 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 45 mm | 39 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 39.5 mm | 32 mm |
| Weight | — | 70 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | 3 | — |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | — | Yes |
