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Fenix HL45R vs Nextorch oStar

What HL45R does better (4) and where oStar wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL45R
Fenix · 2024HL45R
6.9Score
4 advantages≈ $80
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Nextorch oStar
Nextorch · 2022oStar
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ $85
8.0Brightness & throw5.6
5.1Battery & charging4.8
3.8Build & durability5.3

Why is HL45R better than oStar?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 500 lm2×
  2. Peak beam intensity12,100 cd vs 4,290 cd2.8×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m vs 131 m+68%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%

Why is oStar better than HL45R?

  1. Weight133 g vs 87 g+53%
  2. Maximum runtime54 h vs 60 h+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL45RFenix HL45R≈ $806.9
Nextorch oStarNextorch oStar≈ $855.6
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity12,100 cd4,290 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m131 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity1,900 mAh—
Maximum runtime54 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height—78 mm
Head diameter / width78.2 mm65 mm
Body diameter / depth44.5 mm46 mm
Weight133 g87 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRed, White, Black—
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