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Fenix HL32R-T vs Nextorch oStar

What HL32R-T does better (3) and where oStar wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix · 2023HL32R-T
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $70
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Nextorch oStar
Nextorch · 2022oStar
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ $85
6.2Brightness & throw5.6
7.6Battery & charging4.8
4.6Build & durability5.3

Why is HL32R-T better than oStar?

  1. Maximum runtime150 h vs 60 h2.5×
  2. Maximum output800 lm vs 500 lm+60%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%

Why is oStar better than HL32R-T?

  1. Weight107 g vs 87 g+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL32R-TFenix HL32R-T≈ $706.8
Nextorch oStarNextorch oStar≈ $855.6
Light output
Maximum output800 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd4,290 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m131 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime150 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Length / height—78 mm
Head diameter / width66 mm65 mm
Body diameter / depth45 mm46 mm
Weight107 g87 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRed—
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