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Fenix HL45R vs Nextorch MAX STAR
What HL45R does better (5) and where MAX STAR wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is HL45R better than MAX STAR?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m vs 200 m+10%
- Maximum runtime54 h vs 40 h+35%
- Peak beam intensity12,100 cd vs 10,000 cd+21%
- Weight133 g vs 147 g+11%
Why is MAX STAR better than HL45R?
- Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,200 lm+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,000 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 12,100 cd | 10,000 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 220 m | 200 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Adjustable focus (zoom) | Yes | — |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SFT-25R | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AAA | 18650 Li-ion |
| Number of batteries | — | 1 |
| Battery capacity | 1,900 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 54 h | 40 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | IPX4 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx4 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 1 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Pocket clip | — | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | — | 73 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 78.2 mm | 60 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 44.5 mm | 33 mm |
| Weight | 133 g | 147 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Rotary / scroll wheel | — |
| Red light | Yes | — |
| Motion / reactive sensor | Yes | — |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |
| Colours | Red, White, Black | Black |
