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Fenix HM71R V2.0 vs Nextorch hiStar Helmet

What HM71R V2.0 does better (7) and where hiStar Helmet wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM71R V2.0
Fenix · 2026HM71R V2.0
9.3Score
7 advantages≈ $125
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Nextorch hiStar Helmet
Nextorch · 2026hiStar Helmet
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $145
9.4Brightness & throw9.1
9.6Battery & charging3.2
6.9Build & durability3.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM71R V2.0 better than hiStar Helmet?

  1. Maximum runtime337 h vs 2.2 h153.2×
  2. Maximum output3,500 lm vs 2,300 lm+52%
  3. Battery capacity5,500 mAh vs 3,400 mAh+62%
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)275 m vs 256 m+7%
  5. Impact resistance (drop)2 m vs 1 m2×
  6. Peak beam intensity18,910 cd vs 16,384 cd+15%
  7. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is hiStar Helmet better than HM71R V2.0?

  1. Weight220 g vs 126 g+75%
Specifications

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Fenix HM71R V2.0Fenix HM71R V2.0≈ $1259.3
Light output
Maximum output3,500 lm2,300 lm
Peak beam intensity18,910 cd16,384 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)275 m256 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-60—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity5,500 mAh3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime337 h2.2 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m1 m
Body materialAluminiumMagnesium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height111.5 mm—
Head diameter / width50 mm—
Body diameter / depth53.4 mm—
Weight220 g126 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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