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Fenix HM71R V2.0 vs Nextorch hiStar

What HM71R V2.0 does better (1) and where hiStar wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM71R V2.0
Fenix · 2026HM71R V2.0
9.3Score
1 advantage≈ $125
vs
Nextorch hiStar
Nextorch · 2026hiStar
9.4Score
0 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
9.4Brightness & throw9.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM71R V2.0 better than hiStar?

  1. Maximum output3,500 lm vs 2,300 lm+52%

Why is hiStar better than HM71R V2.0?

hiStar has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM71R V2.0Fenix HM71R V2.0≈ $1259.3
Nextorch hiStarNextorch hiStar≈ $1209.4
Light output
Maximum output3,500 lm2,300 lm
Peak beam intensity18,910 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)275 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-60—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity5,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime337 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height111.5 mm—
Head diameter / width50 mm—
Body diameter / depth53.4 mm—
Weight220 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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