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Fenix HM75R PRO vs Nextorch hiStar Helmet

What HM75R PRO does better (7) and where hiStar Helmet wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM75R PRO
Fenix · 2026HM75R PRO
9.5Score
7 advantages≈ $140
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Nextorch hiStar Helmet
Nextorch · 2026hiStar Helmet
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $145
9.6Brightness & throw9.1
9.7Battery & charging3.2
7.0Build & durability3.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM75R PRO better than hiStar Helmet?

  1. Maximum runtime516 h vs 2.2 h234.5×
  2. Peak beam intensity39,600 cd vs 16,384 cd2.4×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)398 m vs 256 m+55%
  4. Maximum output3,500 lm vs 2,300 lm+52%
  5. Battery capacity5,500 mAh vs 3,400 mAh+62%
  6. Impact resistance (drop)2 m vs 1 m2×
  7. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is hiStar Helmet better than HM75R PRO?

  1. Weight214 g vs 126 g+70%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM75R PROFenix HM75R PRO≈ $1409.5
Light output
Maximum output3,500 lm2,300 lm
Peak beam intensity39,600 cd16,384 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)398 m256 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity5,500 mAh3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime516 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 materialMagnesiumMagnesium
Size & weight
Length / height97.8 mm—
Head diameter / width61.9 mm—
Weight214 g126 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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