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Fenix HL32R-T vs Nextorch MAX STAR

What HL32R-T does better (3) and where MAX STAR wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix · 2023HL32R-T
7.1Score
3 advantages≈ $70
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Nextorch MAX STAR
Nextorch · 2022MAX STAR
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $70
6.7Brightness & throw8.4
7.8Battery & charging4.6
4.7Build & durability3.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL32R-T better than MAX STAR?

  1. Maximum runtime150 h vs 40 h3.8×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%
  3. Weight107 g vs 147 g+37%

Why is MAX STAR better than HL32R-T?

  1. Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 10,000 cd2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 200 m+52%
  3. Maximum output800 lm vs 1,200 lm+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL32R-TFenix HL32R-T≈ $707.1
Light output
Maximum output800 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m200 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime150 h40 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialMagnesium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—73 mm
Head diameter / width66 mm60 mm
Body diameter / depth45 mm33 mm
Weight107 g147 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRedBlack
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