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Fenix HL32R-T vs Nextorch rStar

What HL32R-T does better (5) and where rStar wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix · 2023HL32R-T
6.8Score
5 advantages≈ $70
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Nextorch rStar
Nextorch · 2023rStar
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ $85
6.2Brightness & throw2.0
4.6Build & durability6.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL32R-T better than rStar?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 80 lm10×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 10 m13.2×
  3. Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 40 cd109×
  4. Maximum runtime150 h vs 38 h3.9×
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%

Why is rStar better than HL32R-T?

  1. Weight107 g vs 50 g2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL32R-TFenix HL32R-T≈ $706.8
Nextorch rStarNextorch rStar≈ $854.5
Light output
Maximum output800 lm80 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd40 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m10 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Maximum runtime150 h38 h
RechargeableYes—
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—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—133 mm
Head diameter / width66 mm41 mm
Body diameter / depth45 mm30 mm
Weight107 g50 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRed—
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