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Fenix HM61R V2.0 vs Nextorch rStar

What HM61R V2.0 does better (5) and where rStar wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V2.0
Fenix · 2023HM61R V2.0
8.6Score
5 advantages≈ $75
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Nextorch rStar
Nextorch · 2023rStar
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ $85
7.4Brightness & throw2.0
6.8Build & durability6.3
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM61R V2.0rStar
45 × 1013641 × 13330
HM61R V2.0rStarDifference
Length / height101 mm133 mm−32 mm
Head diameter / width45 mm41 mm+4 mm
Body diameter / depth36 mm30 mm+6 mm
Weight152 g50 g+102 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HM61R V2.0 better than rStar?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 80 lm20×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m vs 10 m16.2×
  3. Peak beam intensity6,560 cd vs 40 cd164×
  4. Maximum runtime300 h vs 38 h7.9×
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×

Why is rStar better than HM61R V2.0?

  1. Weight152 g vs 50 g3×
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch rStarNextorch rStar≈ $854.5
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm80 lm
Peak beam intensity6,560 cd40 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m10 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,100K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123AAA
Number of batteries2—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h38 h
RechargeableYes—
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height101 mm133 mm
Head diameter / width45 mm41 mm
Body diameter / depth36 mm30 mm
Weight152 g50 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
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