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Fenix HL45R vs Nextorch rStar
What HL45R does better (5) and where rStar wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is HL45R better than rStar?
- Maximum output1,000 lm vs 80 lm12.5×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m vs 10 m22×
- Peak beam intensity12,100 cd vs 40 cd302.5×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%
- Maximum runtime54 h vs 38 h+42%
Why is rStar better than HL45R?
- Weight133 g vs 50 g2.7×
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,000 lm | 80 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 12,100 cd | 40 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 220 m | 10 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Adjustable focus (zoom) | Yes | — |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SFT-25R | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AAA | AA |
| Battery capacity | 1,900 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 54 h | 38 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | 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) | — | 2 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Pocket clip | — | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | — | 133 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 78.2 mm | 41 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 44.5 mm | 30 mm |
| Weight | 133 g | 50 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Rotary / scroll wheel | — |
| SOS / beacon | — | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Motion / reactive sensor | Yes | — |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |
| Colours | Red, White, Black | — |








