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Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Nextorch hiStar

What HM61R V3.0 does better (0) and where hiStar wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix · 2026HM61R V3.0
9.0Score
0 advantages≈ $85
vs
Nextorch hiStar
Nextorch · 2026hiStar
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $120
Higher score
8.3Brightness & throw9.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R V3.0 better than hiStar?

HM61R V3.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is hiStar better than HM61R V3.0?

  1. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 2,300 lm+28%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch hiStarNextorch hiStar≈ $1209.4
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm2,300 lm
Peak beam intensity9,510 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height105.4 mm—
Head diameter / width38 mm—
Body diameter / depth51 mm—
Weight168 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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